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The Backyard Brief

New England's ADU week in five minutes. What changed in the rules, what it means for your property, and who in your town can help.

From The ADU Exchange The Backyard Brief Thursday | 5 min read

Policy | Massachusetts

We asked Massachusetts for more than one ADU per lot

The comment window on the state's ADU regulations closed October 9. Here is what we asked for, and what it could mean for your lot.

6'8"Clear basement height that counts toward ADU floor area in Massachusetts.

A recent issue, trimmed.

What's in every issue

The lead: The one ADU story in New England that matters most this week, in plain English, with what to do about it.
Around New England: One line each on rule changes in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
The Number: One figure worth knowing before you build, from a height rule to a permit fee.
Inside the Ecosystem: New pros on the map near you, new guides from The ADU Exchange University, and where to get help.
Brick by Brick: A two-minute ADU trivia question, answer at the bottom.

Planning a cottage for Mom, a place for a grown kid, or room to age in place. Learn the rules before you pay for plans.

See which rules changed in the towns you work in, and where homeowner demand is showing up.

Answer the ADU question with confidence when a client asks what the property allows.