Fairhaven

Bristol County · Pop. 15,924

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Fairhaven has approved 18 of 18 ADU applications (100% approval rate).

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11.3
per 10K residents5.7x state average
Fairhaven
11.3
State avg
2.0

Based on 18 approved ADU applications and 15,924 residents

Permits

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

18 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025

Bylaw Consistency

We haven't reviewed Fairhaven's bylaws yet. See the 28 towns we've analyzed for consistency with Chapter 150.

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ADU Impact on Housing Production

In 2024, Fairhaven issued 22 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 18 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 81.8% of prior-year housing production.

2024 Building Permits
22
2025 ADU Approvals
18

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

How Fairhaven 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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