Princeton

Name: Princeton ADU Permit Data
Creator: ADU Pulse

Worcester County · Pop. 3,495

Princeton has approved 1 of 1 ADU applications (100% approval rate).

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2.9

per 10K residents1.4x state average

Princeton

2.9

State avg

2.0

Based on 1 approved ADU applications and 3,495 residents

Permits

100%approval rateⓘShare of 2025 applications approved in 2025

1 approved0 denied0 pending

1 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025

Bylaw Consistency

We haven't reviewed Princeton'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, Princeton issued 10 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 1 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 10% of prior-year housing production.

2024 Building Permits

2025 ADU Approvals

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

How Princeton Compares

TownGradeApproval RatePer 10KPermits

Worcester74% rate · 1.1 per 10K

23 A

Shrewsbury56% rate · 2.3 per 10K

9 B

Charlton50% rate · 3.8 per 10K

5 A

Millbury88% rate · 5.1 per 10K

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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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