Massachusetts Regulations: Counties & Municipal Zoning Guide
Understanding where Amish tiny cabins are allowed in Massachusetts depends primarily on municipal zoning and local building regulations. Although Massachusetts has 14 counties, many county governments have limited authority, and most zoning decisions are handled at the city and town level. Each municipality sets its own rules regarding minimum square footage, foundation requirements, and where tiny homes may be placed. Some rural and less densely populated communities may offer more flexibility for tiny cabin placement, while suburban and coastal municipalities often enforce stricter zoning standards, including minimum dwelling sizes ranging from 400 to 1,000+ square feet, foundation requirements, and occupancy classifications. Certain areas may also regulate tiny homes on wheels differently from permanent residential structures or seasonal dwellings. Because requirements vary significantly by municipality, it’s important to verify regulations with local authorities before planning or placing a tiny cabin. The guide below provides municipal references and regional insights to help you confidently plan and place your tiny cabin in Massachusetts.
Counties
Yes — and one of Massachusetts’ most accommodating counties. Barnstable County (consists of Cape Cod — home to Barnstable, plus Provincetown, Falmouth, Hyannis, Chatham) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Most Cape Cod towns follow the statewide MA rule that permits ONE by-right ADU on any single-family lot (per 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act). Active Cape Cod tourism corridor — strong vacation rental market for park model tiny homes. NOTE: MA counties largely have no governmental functions — Barnstable County is one of the few still functional. Contact your specific Cape Cod town.
Resources: Barnstable County, MA Government Directory
Yes — among Massachusetts’ most accommodating regions for tiny homes. Berkshire County (Western MA mountains — home to Pittsfield, plus Lenox, Stockbridge, North Adams, Williamstown — Berkshire Mountains) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Significant rural mountain flexibility. **Cheshire** (Berkshire) allows permanent residency in mobile homes in some districts (NOT R-1); long-term RV/mobile home permitted in A-R and B districts with city council permit. Active Berkshires cultural tourism corridor (Tanglewood, MASS MoCA). Contact your specific Berkshire town.
Resources: Berkshire County, MA Government Directory
Yes. Bristol County (home to Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro, Westport — South Coast region) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. NOTE: Bristol County retains some governmental functions. Contact your specific Bristol municipality.
Resources: Bristol County, MA Government Directory
Yes. Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard — home to Edgartown, plus Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, Chilmark, plus the Elizabeth Islands) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active island tourism — strong vacation rental market for park model tiny homes. Contact your specific Martha’s Vineyard town.
Resources: Dukes County, MA Government Directory
Yes. Essex County (Boston metro north — home to Salem, Lawrence, Lynn, Gloucester, Newburyport, Beverly) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. NOTE: Essex County government was abolished in 1999 — cities and towns govern. Contact your specific Essex municipality.
Resources: Essex County, MA Government Directory
Yes — and explicitly tiny-home-friendly. Franklin County (rural Western Massachusetts — home to Greenfield, plus Deerfield, Shelburne Falls) — tiny houses have been approved under an ordinance passed by the Greenfield City Council. Tiny home must be occupied by the property owner and not rented out to a tenant. The home cannot exceed 400 sq ft, ceiling height must be at least 6’8″. Active Pioneer Valley region with significant rural flexibility. Contact your specific Franklin County town.
Resources: Franklin County, MA Government Directory
Does Hampden County, Massachusetts, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Hampden County (home to Springfield — Western MA’s largest city) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. NOTE: Hampden County government was abolished in 1998 — cities and towns govern. Contact your specific Hampden municipality.
Resources: Hampden County, MA Government Directory
Yes. Hampshire County (Pioneer Valley — home to Northampton, plus Amherst — UMass Amherst, Smith College, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College — ‘Five Colleges’ region) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active university region with strong student/ADU demand. Contact your specific Hampshire town.
Resources: Hampshire County, MA Government Directory
Yes. Middlesex County (Boston metro — Massachusetts’ most populous county, home to Cambridge — Harvard/MIT, plus Lowell, Newton, Somerville, Waltham) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family lots. NOTE: Middlesex County government was abolished in 1997 — cities and towns govern. Contact your specific Middlesex municipality.
Resources: Middlesex County, MA Government Directory
Yes — and uniquely tiny-home-friendly. Nantucket County (consolidated with the Town of Nantucket — one of only two consolidated city-county jurisdictions in Massachusetts, the other being Suffolk/Boston) has passed a bylaw approving buildings less than **500 square feet** in some districts — a unique accommodation. Active island tourism corridor — strong vacation rental market. Contact Nantucket Planning & Land Use Services Department.
Resources: Nantucket County, MA Government Directory
Yes. Norfolk County (Boston metro south — home to Dedham, plus Quincy, Brookline, Wellesley, Foxborough) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. NOTE: Norfolk County is one of the few MA counties that retains some governmental functions. Contact your specific Norfolk municipality.
Resources: Norfolk County, MA Government Directory
Yes. Plymouth County (home to Plymouth — site of Pilgrim landing 1620, plus Brockton — Massachusetts’ seventh-largest city, Cape Cod gateway) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Contact your specific Plymouth County municipality.
Resources: Plymouth County, MA Government Directory
Yes — Massachusetts’ urban tiny home flagship. Suffolk County (consolidated with the City of Boston — Massachusetts’ largest city, plus Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Suffolk is one of only two consolidated city-county jurisdictions in MA (the other being Nantucket). Active urban ADU permitting under MA Affordable Homes Act. Contact Boston Inspectional Services Department.
Resources: Suffolk County, MA Government Directory
Yes. Worcester County (central MA — home to Worcester — Massachusetts’ second-largest city, plus Sturbridge, Fitchburg) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. NOTE: Worcester County government largely abolished in 1998 (some functions remain). **Southborough** (Worcester) allows mobile homes as permanent dwellings with city council permission. Contact your specific Worcester County town.
Resources: Worcester County, MA Government Directory
Municipalities
Yes. Amherst (Hampshire County — UMass Amherst, Amherst College, Hampshire College — heart of ‘Five Colleges’ region) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Strong university/college ADU demand. Contact Amherst Department of Inspection Services.
Resources: Town of Amherst, MA
Attleboro (in Bristol County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Attleboro, MA
Beverly (in Essex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Beverly, MA
Yes — Massachusetts’ tiny home flagship city. Boston (Suffolk County — Massachusetts’ largest city, consolidated city-county) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active urban ADU permitting under 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act. Contact Boston Inspectional Services Department.
Resources: Town of Boston, MA
Brockton (in Plymouth County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Brockton, MA
Yes. Brookline (Norfolk County — affluent Boston metro inner-ring) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active urban ADU market. Contact Brookline Department of Building.
Resources: Town of Brookline, MA
Yes. Cambridge (Middlesex County — Harvard University, MIT) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Strong university ADU demand. Contact Cambridge Inspectional Services Department.
Resources: Town of Cambridge, MA
Cape Cod (Barnstable) (in Barnstable County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Cape Cod (Barnstable), MA
Chatham (in Barnstable County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Chatham, MA
Does Chelsea, Massachusetts, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Chelsea (in Suffolk County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Chelsea, MA
Does Cheshire, Massachusetts, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes — with specific zoning rules. Cheshire (Berkshire County) allows permanent residency in mobile homes in some districts — but the rule does NOT apply to R-1 districts. Long-term RV/mobile home/trailer permitted in A-R and B districts with permit from city council. Contact Cheshire Town Hall.
Resources: Town of Cheshire, MA
Yes. Concord (Middlesex County — historic Revolutionary War town, Walden Pond, Henry David Thoreau) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Historic district considerations apply. Contact Concord Department of Planning & Land Management.
Resources: Town of Concord, MA
Dedham (in Norfolk County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Dedham, MA
Edgartown (in Dukes County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Edgartown, MA
Fall River (in Bristol County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Fall River, MA
Falmouth (in Barnstable County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Falmouth, MA
Fitchburg (in Worcester County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Fitchburg, MA
Foxborough (in Norfolk County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Foxborough, MA
Does Framingham, Massachusetts, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Framingham (Middlesex County — recently elevated to city status) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Contact Framingham Inspectional Services.
Resources: Town of Framingham, MA
Gloucester (in Essex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Gloucester, MA
Yes — Massachusetts’ tiny home pioneer city. Greenfield (Franklin County — Pioneer Valley) — tiny houses approved under ordinance passed by the Greenfield City Council. Tiny home must be **occupied by property owner and not rented out** to a tenant. Cannot exceed 400 sq ft, ceiling 6’8″ minimum. Contact Greenfield Department of Inspections.
Resources: Town of Greenfield, MA
Haverhill (in Essex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Haverhill, MA
Holyoke (in Hampden County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Holyoke, MA
Hyannis (in Barnstable County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Hyannis, MA
Lawrence (in Essex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Lawrence, MA
Yes. Lenox (Berkshire County — home to Tanglewood Music Festival, Berkshire summer cultural corridor) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active cultural tourism. Contact Lenox Department of Building Services.
Resources: Town of Lenox, MA
Yes. Lowell (Middlesex County — UMass Lowell, historic textile industry city) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Contact Lowell Department of Planning & Development.
Resources: Town of Lowell, MA
Lynn (in Essex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Lynn, MA
Malden (in Middlesex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Malden, MA
Yes. Martha’s Vineyard (Dukes County — popular island summer destination) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active island tourism corridor — strong vacation rental market. Contact your specific Martha’s Vineyard town (Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark, Aquinnah, West Tisbury).
Resources: Town of Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Yes — and uniquely tiny-home-accommodating. Nantucket Town (consolidated with Nantucket County) has passed a bylaw approving buildings **less than 500 sq ft** in some districts — among the most accommodating tiny home definitions in Massachusetts. Active island tourism corridor. Contact Nantucket Planning & Land Use Services Department.
Resources: Town of Nantucket Town, MA
New Bedford (in Bristol County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of New Bedford, MA
Newburyport (in Essex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Newburyport, MA
Does Newton, Massachusetts, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Newton (in Middlesex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Newton, MA
North Adams (in Berkshire County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of North Adams, MA
Yes. Northampton (Hampshire County — Smith College, Pioneer Valley cultural hub) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Contact Northampton Department of Building Inspections.
Resources: Town of Northampton, MA
Oak Bluffs (in Dukes County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Oak Bluffs, MA
Yes. Pittsfield (Berkshire County — Berkshires’ largest city) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Contact Pittsfield Department of Inspection Services.
Resources: Town of Pittsfield, MA
Yes. Plymouth (Plymouth County — historic Pilgrim landing 1620, Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active tourism. Contact Plymouth Building Department.
Resources: Town of Plymouth, MA
Yes. Provincetown (Barnstable County — tip of Cape Cod, popular artist/LGBTQ+ tourist destination) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active Cape Cod tourism corridor. Contact Provincetown Department of Planning & Community Development.
Resources: Town of Provincetown, MA
Quincy (in Norfolk County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Quincy, MA
Revere (in Suffolk County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Revere, MA
Yes. Salem (Essex County — historic Witch Trials town, Salem Maritime National Historic Site) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Active tourism. Historic district considerations apply. Contact Salem Inspectional Services Department.
Resources: Town of Salem, MA
Somerville (in Middlesex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Somerville, MA
Yes (with permission). Southborough (Worcester County) allows use of mobile homes as permanent dwellings, but you must get permission from the city council. Contact Southborough Town Hall.
Resources: Town of Southborough, MA
Yes. Springfield (Hampden County — Western MA’s largest city) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Contact Springfield Department of Code Enforcement.
Resources: Town of Springfield, MA
Stockbridge (in Berkshire County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Stockbridge, MA
Sturbridge (in Worcester County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Sturbridge, MA
Taunton (in Bristol County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Taunton, MA
Vineyard Haven (in Dukes County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Vineyard Haven, MA
Waltham (in Middlesex County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Waltham, MA
Wellesley (in Norfolk County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Wellesley, MA
Williamstown (in Berkshire County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Williamstown, MA
Winthrop (in Suffolk County) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework (tiny homes ?400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling) + 2024 MA Affordable Homes Act mandates by-right ADU on single-family residential lots. NOTE: most MA counties have no governmental functions — the town/city makes all zoning decisions. Contact local town office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Town of Winthrop, MA
Yes. Worcester (Worcester County — Massachusetts’ second-largest city) permits tiny homes under Massachusetts’ Appendix Q framework. Contact Worcester Inspectional Services Division.
Resources: Town of Worcester, MA
