Braintree

Norfolk County · Pop. 39,143

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Braintree has approved 10 of 11 ADU applications (91% approval rate).

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2.6
per 10K residents1.3x state average
Braintree
2.6
State avg
2.0

Based on 10 approved ADU applications and 39,143 residents

Permits

91%approval rateShare of 2025 applications approved in 2025
10 approved0 denied0 pending

11 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025

Bylaw Consistency

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ADU Impact on Housing Production

In 2024, Braintree issued 65 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 10 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 15.4% of prior-year housing production.

2024 Building Permits
65
2025 ADU Approvals
10

Source: Census Bureau (2024) via UMass Donahue Institute; EOHLC ADU Survey (2025)

How Braintree Compares

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Sources: EOHLC ADU Survey 2025. Population estimates from 2024 Census ACS.

Disclaimer: ADU Pulse provides data for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or construction advice.Bylaw consistency analysis reflects our interpretation of public records and may not reflect the most current local amendments.

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