Canton
Norfolk County · Pop. 24,370
Canton has approved 1 of 2 ADU applications (50% approval rate) and has 5 of 7 bylaw provisions consistent with state law.
Based on 1 approved ADU applications and 24,370 residents
Permits
2 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025
Bylaw Consistency
Canton lost its minimum lot size requirement to the AG in June 2025. The remaining bylaw is mostly consistent — by-right permitting, no owner-occupancy, correct size cap. The impervious surface cap may restrict ADU construction on smaller lots depending on how it is applied.
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We've mapped 7 provisions in Canton against Chapter 150. See which specific bylaw sections appear inconsistent with state law.
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In 2024, Canton issued 87 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 1 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 1.1% of prior-year housing production.
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.
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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