Garage conversion rules in Colorado Springs, CO — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
Converting a garage to living space or an ADU in Colorado Springs requires a building permit from PPRBD. The project must meet IRC residential standards and may require replacing lost off-street parking. ADU conversions require separate ADU compliance.
Garage conversions to habitable space require a full building permit addressing insulation, lighting, ventilation, ceiling height, egress windows, and electrical code compliance per the International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted. Converting a garage to an ADU additionally requires compliance with Ordinance 25-45 (ADU rules), including maximum size limits and the required 1 off-street parking space for the ADU (which cannot be the garage itself). Lost parking spaces may need to be replaced. Conversions in WUI zones require special attention to ember-resistant construction.
Unpermitted conversion: building code enforcement. Must bring to code or restore. Safety violations: immediate correction.
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