Melrose
Middlesex County · Pop. 29,817
Melrose has approved 11 of 11 ADU applications (100% approval rate).
Based on 11 approved ADU applications and 29,817 residents
Permits
11 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025
Bylaw Consistency
We haven't reviewed Melrose's bylaws yet. See the 28 towns we've analyzed for consistency with Chapter 150.
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In 2024, Melrose issued 2 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 11 ADU permits were approved.
Limited 2024 building permit data available. ADU share of production not shown.
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.
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