South Hadley, MA

South Hadley, MA Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules

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What you need to know: 

South Hadley does not have a bylaw for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). However, they do provide a path to convert single-family homes into duplexes following the rules in the town’s zoning ordinance.

In order to convert a property, owners must get written permission from 3 of their neighbors and their property must meet meet minimum dimensional requirements.

The zoning bylaw does not specifically state whether a detached structure (backyard home) could act as the second unit.

If you are interested in building in South Hadley and would like more concrete information, contact our team. The rules in South Hadley will be specific to your property and situation and we will need to confer with the building department.

See the full text here: Zoning Ordinance