Building an ADU

What’s an ADU?

An ADU is a self-contained Accessory Dwelling Unit with a kitchen, bath, and bedroom. They come in all shapes and sizes from small studios to larger homes with multiple bedrooms. ADU’s are a flexible housing solution for property owners to add independent living space to their properties. That space can be for family, friends, renters, and more. Massachusetts is promoting the building of ADUs through a unique incentive program.

About the Massachusetts ADU Incentive Program

Massachusetts has launched a statewide initiative to help property owners evaluate and build ADUs. The initiative is a collaboration between the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC).

The Massachusetts ADU Incentive Program has subsidized qualified contractors to provide home owners with low-cost ADU – Feasibility Study that assess the conditions of their property and qualify if an ADU can effectively be built. For homeowners who qualify, the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) has an ADU Loan Program (ADULP) that features an amortized loans up to $ 250,000 with a deferred 0% interest match up to a $ 100,000.

The Steps to Building an ADU

Here is the order of operations to get you started to building your own ADU:

  1. Get an ADU – Feasibility Study done on your property to assess the viability of building an ADU.
  2. Consult with a licensed contractor or construction firm.
  3. Pick an ADU design that works for you.
  4. Get permit-ready by seeking pre-approval from your local building department.
  5. Apply for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program (ADULP) to see if you qualify for a deferred 0% interest guaranteed loan.
  6. Build your ADU!

Your One-stop-ADU-shop

Blocks and Spots, LLC has been at the forefront of the ADU construction in Massachusetts. We are a qualified ADU Feasibility Study Provider and Licensed Contractor with over 25yrs of experience repairing, renovating, and improving that wonderful place we all call home. We are happy to be your one-stop-ADU-shop and can manage everything needed to build you an ADU.

How to Get Started Building an ADU

Get started building your ADU today by scheduling a ADU – Feasibility Study. This in-depth study will send a qualified ADU assessor to your property to evaluate the feasibility of building your ADU and enroll qualified homeowners in the ADU Incentive Program where you can get access to a low-cost guaranteed construction loan.


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