Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
As a follow up to the $5.16 billion housing bond bill that was signed into law in August, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities in early December released draft regulations relative to accessory dwelling units.
The law, known as the Affordable Homes Act, allows ADUs as-of-right in all single-family zoning districts across the state.
While the law prohibits municipalities from requiring owner-occupancy or parking minimums, the draft regulations are intended to provide additional clarity on ADU rules, standards and limitations. Municipalities are not required to bring their local ordinances in line with the new state regulations, which are due to take effect on Feb. 2, 2025, but local ADU ordinances that do not comply with the final regulations will not be enforceable.
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has launched an online informational portal on ADUs, and has held two webinars on the draft regulations. The office will be accepting comments on the draft regulations through Jan. 10.