Can You Build an ADU
in Your Backyard?
Answer 7 quick questions about your property. Get an instant feasibility score built on verified state ADU law, an illustrative financial snapshot, and your personalized next steps — covering every town across all 6 New England states.
Where's your property?
ADU rules are 100% local — your state + town determine everything from size limits to parking requirements.
About your property
Lot size and utilities determine what's physically possible and shape your permitting path.
What kind of ADU?
Each type has different costs, timelines, and permitting paths. Pick what interests you most.
Goals & budget
This shapes your financial analysis, recommended product tier, and financing path.
Property conditions
These factors can make or break an ADU project. Answer honestly for the most accurate score.
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ADU Feasibility Score
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Important: state law is the floor, your town writes the rest
The eligibility and size results above come from the state statute as verified on the date shown. Your town's zoning bylaw, dimensional rules, septic capacity, and any overlay districts decide the rest. Verify with your Building Department, then use the resources below to move from estimate to executed project.
Your Score Says You Have Potential.
Here's Your Next Move.
Every stage of an ADU project is covered inside The ADU Exchange. Start with the piece you need first.
Your score of -- is a starting point, not a permit. The fastest next move is a 15-minute call to your Building Department with the "Resolve First" list above in hand; that call usually settles more than any online tool can.