Amesbury
Essex County · Pop. 17,366
Amesbury has approved 0 of 0 ADU applications (0% approval rate) and has 0 of 5 bylaw provisions consistent with state law.
Based on 0 approved ADU applications and 17,366 residents
Permits
0 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025
Bylaw Consistency
Amesbury still operates under a 1971 "Family Dwelling Unit" ordinance. Four provisions appear inconsistent with Chapter 150 — occupancy limited to relatives, special permit required, use conditioned on medical need, and approvals limited to 5-year terms. A proposed update (Bill 2023-097) was never adopted. As a city, ordinances are not subject to AG bylaw review.
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We've mapped 5 provisions in Amesbury against Chapter 150. See which specific bylaw sections appear inconsistent with state law.
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In 2024, Amesbury issued 5 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 0 ADU permits were approved.
Limited 2024 building permit data available. ADU share of production not shown.
Source: Census Bureau (2024) via UMass Donahue Institute; EOHLC ADU Survey (2025)
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Sources: EOHLC ADU Survey 2025. Population estimates from 2024 Census ACS.
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