Before the Affordable Homes Act, Massachusetts had no statewide standard for ADU zoning and permitting. It might mean the number of ADU applications and acceptances don’t reflect the actual numbers. “We’re moving quickly to add homes that fit every kind of household, at every stage of life,” said Lt. Gov. “The Affordable Homes Act gave cities and towns straightforward tools, and they’re already working.”Mass.gov provided the top 10 communities in ADU applications – excluding Boston — from the survey period. • Home modifications can include bathroom and kitchen upgrades, ramps, stair-lifts and/or platform lifts, sensory or therapy spaces, hard-wired alarm systems, fences, and accessory dwelling units.