The ADU Exchange
ONE ECOSYSTEM. EVERYTHING ADU.Get Started →
New England's ADU Ecosystem

One Ecosystem.
Everything ADU.

EDUCATE. INFORM. ALIGN. GROW.

From the first question to the final decision, The ADU Exchange brings homeowners, professionals, education, tools and resources together in one place.

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FOR HOMEOWNERS & FAMILIES

Understand before you build.

Learn what an ADU is. Explore what's possible. Check feasibility. Understand zoning, financing and permitting. Find designs and resources. Connect with qualified professionals when you're ready.

START MY ADU JOURNEY →
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FOR ADU PROFESSIONALS

Be where ADU decisions are being made.

Builders, architects, engineers, electricians, plumbers, lenders, attorneys, REALTORS®, designers, solar, accessibility specialists and more.

JOIN THE ECOSYSTEM →

ONE ADU. A LOT OF QUESTIONS. ONE PLACE TO START.

LEARNWhat's an ADU?
Explore the basics.
CHECKIs it feasible
for my property?
PLANDesign, budget
and options.
FINANCEExplore lending
and incentives.
PERMITUnderstand local
requirements.
BUILDWork with
trusted pros.
LIVEMore flexibility
for your future.
SELLIncrease value
and opportunity.

You don't need every professional on day one. You need the right information and the right professional at the right time.

BEFORE “HOW DO I BUILD IT?”
ASK “WHAT CAN I ACTUALLY BUILD?”

Start with ADU feasibility.

Understand your property's potential, zoning considerations, project type, utilities, financing considerations and next steps.

CHECK MY PROPERTY →
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THE RIGHT PROFESSIONAL.
AT THE RIGHT STAGE.

An ADU can involve zoning, design, engineering, financing, permitting, construction, utilities, legal considerations and real estate. The ADU Exchange helps you understand who you need and helps qualified professionals become part of that journey.

ADU INTELLIGENCE
LIVE FROM NEW ENGLAND

Stay informed with the latest ADU news, legislation, grants and market trends.

ENTER THE NEWSROOM →
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CLOSE TO FAMILY.
STILL HOME.

INDEPENDENCE CAN LIVE NEXT DOOR.

ADUs create opportunities for multigenerational living, caregiving and long-term independence.

EXPLORE AGING IN PLACE →
MORE HOUSINGMore possibilities.
STRONGER COMMUNITIESFor generations.
GREATER AFFORDABILITYFor a brighter future.
REAL IMPACTAcross New England.
The Ecosystem in Action

REAL RESOURCES. REAL IMPACT.

Explore the tools, professionals and community resources already helping New England move from ADU questions to informed decisions.

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HOMEOWNER RESOURCE

From Backyard to Possibility

Start with feasibility, understand your options and build the right team around your property.

EXPLORE HOMEOWNER RESOURCES →
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PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM

A Growing ADU Marketplace

Connect with the trades, services, designs and expertise required at each stage of an ADU.

EXPLORE PROFESSIONALS →
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COMMUNITY IMPACT

Small Homes. Stronger Communities.

Explore aging in place, multigenerational living and municipal ADU resources across New England.

EXPLORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES →
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Start with your property.

Answer a few questions, understand potential feasibility issues and get a clearer direction before committing time or money.

CHECK MY PROPERTY →

STAY INFORMED. BE PART OF WHAT'S NEXT.

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