DENVER – A Colorado family is taking advantage of the state’s new housing law to spend more time together.
House Bill 24-1152 was signed in May and allows homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as mother-in-law suites, by requiring certain communities to allow them in an effort to alleviate the housing shortage.
Laurel Triscari and her daughter Ami Roeschlein enjoy spending time together. As Roeschlein’s mother got older, they talked about her moving closer to family.
“So she lives up in Evergreen where, you know, it snows. She’s under 80, but she’s getting close to her age, and so shoveling her driveway or her front steps is just not feasible. We wanted a place where she could grow old,” Roeschlein said.
The two have been looking into ADUs for two years and found a company to help them. Triscari could be closer and the family could have the grandmother in their backyard.
Anchored Tiny Homes said business has picked up significantly since the new law came into effect.
“We’re very busy. Right now we get between 300 and 400 people contacting us every week asking if they can have an ADU built in their backyard,” says Brent Dowling, co-owner of Anchor Tiny Homes.
Dowling said ADUs are not only cost-effective, but they also provide an opportunity to create your own home.
While Triscari and her daughter wait for their ADU to be completed, they look forward to spending more time together.
Colorado’s new housing law helps Evergreen woman spend more time with family
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