A Colorado law requiring cities to allow accessory dwelling units on properties with single-family homes went into effect back in June, and a Denver Housing Authority program that helps Denverites build ADUs is already seeing an influx in interest.

Tish Gonzales invited CBS Colorado into her new home that's currently under construction. She's building an ADU in the back yard of the Denver home she's owned for more than a decade.

"I'm looking at creating generational wealth for myself and my children, and my family," said Gonzales. "This contributes to that. Right now, my son-in-law and daughter are expecting a new baby. She will be our seventh generation in the Denver area."

CBS Colorado interviews Tish Gonzales. CBS

They will rent the main house from Gonzales, who will move to the

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