Berkshire Eagle

Massachusetts lawmakers say accessory dwelling units can unlock the state’s housing crisis one in-law suite at a time. But cities and towns need to move quickly, and zoning rarely does.

Signed into law earlier this month, the state’s Affordable Homes Act greenlit construction of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide. The legislation removes restrictions cities and towns may have that hinder or slow the development of ADUs. The law’s provisions go into effect Feb. 2, leaving cities and towns fewer than six months to amend such zoning bylaws to be in compliance with the new state law.

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