WMass communities slow to adopt ‘in-law’ units. But other Bay State municipalities show high interest

Across the four counties of Western Massachusetts, most communities are so far slow to adopt accessory dwelling units , according to a state survey. At least slower than in other parts of the state.

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities conducted a statewide survey at the end of July. It polled municipalities on how many applications for accessory dwelling units were filed and how many were approved between Jan. 1 and June 30.