Northampton

Hampshire County · Pop. 29,571

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Northampton has approved 15 of 20 ADU applications (75% approval rate).

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5.1
per 10K residents2.5x state average
Northampton
5.1
State avg
2.0

Based on 15 approved ADU applications and 29,571 residents

Permits

75%approval rateShare of 2025 applications approved in 2025
15 approved0 denied0 pending

20 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025

Bylaw Consistency

We haven't reviewed Northampton'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, Northampton issued 58 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 15 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 25.9% of prior-year housing production.

2024 Building Permits
58
2025 ADU Approvals
15

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

How Northampton 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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