Shrewsbury

Worcester County · Pop. 38,325

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Shrewsbury has approved 9 of 16 ADU applications (56% approval rate).

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2.3

per 10K residents1.1x state average

Shrewsbury

2.3

State avg

2.0

Based on 9 approved ADU applications and 38,325 residents

Permits

56%approval rateⓘShare of 2025 applications approved in 2025

9 approved0 denied0 pending

16 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025

Bylaw Consistency

We haven't reviewed Shrewsbury's bylaws yet. See the 28 towns we've analyzed for consistency with Chapter 150.

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How Shrewsbury Compares

TownGradeApproval RatePer 10KPermits

Worcester74% rate · 1.1 per 10K

Charlton50% rate · 3.8 per 10K

Millbury88% rate · 5.1 per 10K

Gardner0% rate · 0.0 per 10K

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Next Steps

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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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