Lancaster, MA

Attached ADU, Convert Existing Space, Detached ADUChris LeeApril 25, 2024Friendliness Score N/A, Lancaster, Massachusetts, Western MA

Medway, MA

Convert Existing Space, Attached ADU, Detached ADUGuest UserFebruary 18, 2022Friendliness Score N/A, Medway, Massachusetts, Greater Boston

Medfield, MA

Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserFebruary 18, 2022Friendliness Score N/A, Greater Boston, Medfield, Massachusetts

Williamsburg, MA

Williamsburg does not allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Granny flats must be constructed within existing space or as an addition.

Attached ADU, Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserJune 29, 2021Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, Massachusetts, Williamsburg

Wilbraham, MA

Wilbraham does not allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Granny flats must be constructed within existing space or as an addition.

Attached ADU, Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, Massachusetts, Wilbraham

Warwick, MA

Tiny Home Eligible, Attached ADU, Convert Existing Space, Detached ADUGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, Warwick, Massachusetts

Sunderland, MA

Sunderland does not have a section in its bylaw covering accessory dwelling units (ADUs). However, the town does allow two-family homes in all zoning districts except C-2. If your property has enough space you may be able to add backyard tiny home as a formal 2nd unit.

Convert Existing Space, Attached ADUGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, Sunderland, Massachusetts

South Hadley, MA

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.

Attached ADU, Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, South Hadley, Massachusetts

Southampton, MA

Southampton does not allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Granny flats must be constructed within existing space or as an addition.

Attached ADU, Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, South Hampton, Massachusetts

Monson, MA

Monson does not allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Granny flats must be constructed within existing space or as an addition.

Attached ADU, Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, Monson, Massachusetts

Leverett, MA

Leverett does not allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The town allows attached accessory dwelling units under extremely strict circumstances. The town also requires the special permit to be renewed every 2 years. We do not recommend building an ADU of any kind in Leverett.

Attached ADU, Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, Leverett, Massachusetts

Ludlow, MA

Ludlow does not allow detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Granny flats must be constructed within existing space or as an addition.

Attached ADU, Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, Ludlow, Massachusetts

Granby, MA

Granby does not allow attached or detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The town also specifically prohibits the conversion of single family homes into duplexes or mutli-family homes.

Attached ADU, Convert Existing SpaceGuest UserMay 4, 2020Friendliness Score N/A, Western MA, Granby, Massachusetts