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ADUs in Longmont, CO —
built by the numbers.

Longmont has one of the most permissive ADU programs in Colorado. Over 19,000 properties qualify. We know the rules, the zoning, and the approval process inside and out.

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19,364

ADU-ready properties

Identified from Longmont parcel data

$1,800–$2,200

Estimated monthly rent

1-bedroom ADU, current Longmont market

500–750 SF

ADU size guaranteed by right

Per Colorado state law; larger with 50% rule

Longmont ADU rules, simplified.

Longmont permits ADUs in most residential zones. The main constraints are lot coverage, setbacks, and the 50% rule. Our property finder checks all of these against your actual parcel.

Key requirements

Rear setback5′
Side setback5′
Front setback20′
Max ADU size750 SF or 50% of main house; 75% accessory cap applies
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Eligible zoning districts

R-SFSingle FamilyMost residential lots qualify
R-RURural / UrbanADUs permitted with standard setbacks
R-MNMulti-NeighborhoodADUs permitted
R-MFMulti-FamilyADUs permitted
MU-DMixed Use DowntownADUs permitted
MU-NMixed Use NeighborhoodADUs permitted
MU-EMixed Use EmploymentADUs permitted in residential portions
N-AGNon-Urban AgricultureADUs permitted

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