Cambridge, MA makes it easier to rent ADUs

[John Pauler]

For any Cambridge / Boston area investors who didn't see this news from about six weeks ago...

'new rules in Cambridge will make it far easier for owners of one- and two-family homes to convert basements into the add-on apartments that planning nerds call “accessory dwelling units.” These units will still require special permits, but not zoning variances, which are much harder to obtain.'

Boston Globe - on new rules for accessory dwelling units

Cambridge Day - on the vote to allow basement apartments legally