Quincy
Norfolk County · Pop. 101,636
Quincy has approved 6 of 17 ADU applications (35% approval rate) and has 2 of 6 ordinance provisions consistent with state law.
Based on 6 approved ADU applications and 101,636 residents
Permits
17 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025
Ordinance Consistency
Quincy has 3 provisions identified as inconsistent through ADU Pulse’s independent analysis. District exclusions, a variance lot exclusion, and a detached ADU one-story limit all conflict with state law. The 35% approval rate — among the lowest for cities — may reflect these barriers.
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We've mapped 6 provisions in Quincy against Chapter 150. See which specific ordinance sections appear inconsistent with state law.
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In 2024, Quincy issued 311 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 6 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 1.9% 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.Ordinance consistency analysis reflects our interpretation of public records and may not reflect the most current local amendments.
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