ADU Incentive Program

The Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund Board has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to engage qualified third-party Feasibility Study Providers (FSPs) to support residential property owners in assessing the feasibility of building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their properties. The program focuses on providing comprehensive feasibility studies that cover critical elements such as site assessments, zoning and utility reviews, preliminary design considerations, cost estimations, and overall budget analysis. The objective is to give property owners a clear, actionable understanding of project scope, potential constraints, regulatory requirements, and financial implications associated with ADU construction. This solicitation, titled "ADU Incentive Program," is a competitive process inviting providers to submit detailed qualifications to be placed on a pre-qualified list of approved FSPs for the program. The RFQ, posted on January 27, 2026, specifies requirements for submission format, including cover letters, technical approaches, qualifications, references, and necessary disclosures, and it emphasizes the use of an online system for proposal submissions. The program is managed by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership within the Homeownership agency based in Boston, Massachusetts, with Scott MacIntyre as the primary point of contact. The deadline for submission is February 25, 2026, and the contract aims to facilitate informed decision-making for homeowners to efficiently and effectively develop ADUs, supporting the broader goal of expanding affordable and accessible housing options.