EOHLC Releases Draft ADU Regulations

On Friday, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities released draft regulations designed to “provide clarity on the administration of the new ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) law.”  The release of this draft is the first step in the regulatory development process and EOHLC intends to issue final regulations prior to the effective date of the ADU law on February 2, 2025. 

Here is the timeline for the regulatory review process:

• December 6, 2024: Draft ADU Regulations released. 
• December 10, 2024 at 9am: Informational Webinar #1 on draft regulations. 
• December 16, 2024 at 11am: Informational Webinar #2 on draft regulations. 
• December 20, 2024 – January 10, 2025: Public comment period on draft regulations. 
• January 10, 2025 (time and physical location TBD): Hybrid public hearing on draft regulations. 

Additional information on this process as well as background on ADUs is available on the EOHLC website.