MA ADU Incentive Program
The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Incentive Program is a statewide initiative administered by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) in collaboration with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to promote ADU construction by providing outreach and education, along with technical and financial assistance to eligible property owners looking to construct an ADU on their property. The program is designed to help homeowners evaluate and advance ADU projects while supporting broader housing, policy, and market goals across Massachusetts.
Phase One of the ADU Incentive Program is currently expected to launch this Spring. The initial phase will focus on helping homeowners get started by providing access to professional feasibility studies.
Phase One: Feasibility Studies for Homeowners
In Phase One, MHP will contract with qualified Feasibility Study Providers (FSPs) to assist interested homeowners. These studies are intended to help homeowners understand whether an ADU is feasible on their property and what would be involved if they choose to move forward.
Feasibility studies will generally assess:
Site conditions and constraints
Local zoning and permitting considerations
Utilities (water, sewer, and energy)
Preliminary design considerations
High-level cost and budget feasibility
Participation in a feasibility study does not obligate a homeowner to build an ADU.
Approved Feasibility Study Providers
MHP is in the process of procuring and approving qualified Feasibility Study Providers through a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Once Phase One launches, MHP will publish and maintain a list of approved Feasibility Study Providers for homeowners to reference when getting started.
