The Utah Valley ADU Blueprint: What You Can Legally Build

The Utah Valley ADU Blueprint

Accessory dwelling units are the fastest way to turn an unfinished Utah Valley basement into rental income — but the rules change by city. This blueprint walks the zoning reality across Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Provo, and the rest of Utah County, so you know what is legal on your lot before you spend a dollar.

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