Hanson

Plymouth County · Pop. 10,639

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Hanson has approved 2 of 3 ADU applications (67% approval rate) and has 4 of 6 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?
1.9
per 10K residents0.9x state average
Hanson
1.9
State avg
2.0

Based on 2 approved ADU applications and 10,639 residents

Permits

67%approval rateShare of 2025 applications approved in 2025
2 approved0 denied0 pending

3 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025

Bylaw Consistency

4 / 6
provisions consistent with Chapter 150

Hanson had its site plan review process disapproved by the AG in June 2025 for functioning as a de facto special permit. A deed restriction requirement remains under review. The remaining provisions — size limits, detached ADUs, parking, and owner-occupancy — are consistent with Chapter 150.

Provision-by-provision analysis available

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ADU Impact on Housing Production

In 2024, Hanson issued 69 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 2 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 2.9% of prior-year housing production.

2024 Building Permits
69
2025 ADU Approvals
2

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

How Hanson 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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