East Bridgewater

Plymouth County · Pop. 14,440

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East Bridgewater has approved 8 of 8 ADU applications (100% approval rate) and has 3 of 7 bylaw provisions consistent with state law.

Some bylaw provisions aren’t yet consistent with state law, but permits are still being approved. State law overrides inconsistent local rules.
How active is your town?
5.5
per 10K residents2.8x state average
East Bridgewater
5.5
State avg
2.0

Based on 8 approved ADU applications and 14,440 residents

Permits

100%approval rateShare of 2025 applications approved in 2025
8 approved0 denied0 pending

8 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025

Bylaw Consistency

3 / 7
provisions consistent with Chapter 150

East Bridgewater had 2 provisions disapproved by the AG in April 2025. The single-family-lot restriction and a 4-year waiting period were both struck down. Site plan review scope and design standards remain under review.

Provision-by-provision analysis available

We've mapped 7 provisions in East Bridgewater against Chapter 150. See which specific bylaw sections appear inconsistent with state law.

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ADU Impact on Housing Production

In 2024, East Bridgewater issued 15 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 8 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 53.3% of prior-year housing production.

2024 Building Permits
15
2025 ADU Approvals
8

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

How East Bridgewater 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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