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Massachusetts ADU rules
Official accessory dwelling unit regulations for 7 jurisdictions in Massachusetts, plus statewide law.
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Statewide ADU law
Massachusetts has state-level ADU legislation that applies across local jurisdictions. Local rules below may add requirements on top of state law.
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