Leicester
Worcester County · Pop. 11,087
Leicester has approved 2 of 2 ADU applications (100% approval rate) and has 4 of 7 bylaw provisions consistent with state law.
Based on 2 approved ADU applications and 11,087 residents
Permits
2 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025
Bylaw Consistency
Leicester was one of the first AG decisions and set the precedents other towns ignored. The bedroom cap, single-family restriction, and dimensional provisions were all struck down. The remaining bylaw is workable but the town’s enforcement posture may still reflect the old rules.
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We've mapped 7 provisions in Leicester against Chapter 150. See which specific bylaw sections appear inconsistent with state law.
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In 2024, Leicester issued 14 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 2 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 14.3% 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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