Housing and Livable Communities sets office hours to discuss ADUs

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is kicking off a series of office hours to support municipal planners in understanding the state’s new accessory dwelling unit law and regulations, which became fully effective on Feb. 2.

Under the Affordable Homes Act, the ADU law allows for ADUs of up to 900 square feet by-right in single-family zoning districts across Massachusetts. The administration highlights the ADU option as providing a key resource to address the state’s housing needs.

The office hours, generally held on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom, provide an opportunity for planners to engage with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and ask questions about the new law and regulations.

The ADU office hours are intended for municipal planners, volunteer planning board members, consultants, and regional planning agency staff, and not the general public.

Office hours are scheduled for the following dates, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.:
• June 11
• June 25
• July 9
• Aug. 13
• Sept. 10
• Oct. 8
• Nov. 12

Advance registration is required.

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities also encourages municipal planners to continue to check the office’s website, 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.