Below is a press release from Governor Healey’s office:
Boston — One year after Governor Maura Healey’s Affordable Homes Act allowed accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be built by right across Massachusetts, cities and towns have permitted or approved 1,224 ADUs to date in 217 communities — an early snapshot of progress as communities implement the new statewide standard and homeowners begin moving projects forward. Governor Healey recently announced several new initiatives to build on this progress and accelerate the production of ADUs to help lower costs statewide.
“ADUs are one of the most practical ways to add homes and lower costs. They allow older adults to age near their loved ones and young adults to live independently while starting their careers,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This first-year data shows homeowners are already starting to take advantage of our new law, and we’re going to keep making it easier and cheaper to build ADUs so we can bring down housing costs for everyone.”…