Can I use a tiny home as an Accessory Dwelling Unit?

If the tiny home meets all Jefferson County’s requirement for a single family home, which includes placing it on a permanent foundation, then yes. If it is a tiny home trailer with wheels, then no. See the FAQ for tiny homes for more information.

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1. What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
2. Can I put an Accessory Dwelling Unit on my lot?
3. Is there a minimum lot size for Accessory Dwelling Units?
4. Can I put an Accessory Dwelling Unit above my garage?
5. How large can my Accessory Dwelling Unit be?
6. May I list my Accessory Dwelling Unit on AirBNB?
7. May I rent my Accessory Dwelling Unit?
8. May I live in the Accessory Dwelling Unit and rent my home?
9. May I rent both the Accessory Dwelling Unit and the primary home?
10. Can I sell the Accessory Dwelling Unit separately from the primary home?
11. How many people may live in the Accessory Dwelling Unit?
12. Do you have a guide that talks more about Accessory Dwelling Unit’s and the criteria that applies?
13. My property is in a city, are the regulations different?
14. My property is on a well and septic, can I have an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
15. Can I have more than one (1) Accessory Dwelling Unit on my property?
16. Can I use a tiny home as an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
17. To have the Accessory Dwelling Unit approved does the application need to go to a hearing?