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Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is continuing its series of office hours to support municipal planners and building officials in understanding the state’s new accessory dwelling unit law and regulations, which became fully effective on Feb. 2.
The office hours kicked off on June 11 and have been held on June 25 and July 9. Additional sessions are scheduled for Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has added building officials and staff to the intended audience, which includes municipal planners, volunteer planning board members, consultants, and regional planning agency staff — but not the general public.
Under last year’s Affordable Homes Act, ADUs of up to 900 square feet are allowed by right in single-family zoning districts across Massachusetts. The Healey-Driscoll administration highlights the ADU option as providing a key resource to address the state’s housing needs.
The ADU office hours, held on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom, provide an opportunity to engage with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and ask questions about the new regulations.
Advance registration is required.
Municipal officials are encouraged to check the state website, at www.mass.gov/adu, for continually updated information and resources on the law and regulations, such as FAQs, and Model ADU Zoning, to help cities and towns evaluate and amend their local ADU rules.