Stephen W. Hart / DBA SWH Consulting
Steve Hart is now offering ADU Feasibility Study Provider (FSP) Services to Central MA Property Owners interested in constructing, adding or otherwise creating an ADU on their property.
Steve has 40 years of extensive experience in residential planning, design and construction. He is highly qualified to conduct the regulatory analysis and building code review necessary to prepare your in-depth ADU Feasibility Study.
Contact Steve @ (978) 407-7225 or dbaswhconsulting@gmail.com
Detached Cottage
Typical Addition
Here’s what can I do for you:
As a participating Feasibility Study Provider (Provider) in the MHP Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program, I provide property owners with Feasibility Studies and receive payment up to $500 for each completed study by the program. I may also charge property owners up to an additional $500 for the Feasibility Study. Feasibility Studies help property owners understand the considerations in building an accessory dwelling unit on their property. Other services beyond Feasibility Studies may be offered for which contractor selection is solely at the property owner’s discretion.
The MHP Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program is a statewide initiative administered by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, in collaboration with and on behalf of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Eligibility, restrictions, and offers are subject to change or cancellation. Please visit mhp.net/ADU for full details.
Garage Conversion
SWH Consulting is based in Worcester, MA, providing the following client services:
Affordable Residential Planning & Design
Accessibility Modifications
Renovations and Major Repairs
Inspection Services & Due Diligence
Basement Remodel
760 CMR 71.00: PROTECTED USE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Enacted Into Law January 31, 2025
An ADU is a self-contained housing unit, inclusive of sleeping, cooking and sanitary facilities on the same Lot as a Principal Dwelling, subject to otherwise applicable dimensional and parking requirements, that:
a. maintains a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or corridor shared with the Principal Dwelling sufficient to meet the requirements of the Building Code for safe egress;
b. is not larger in Gross Floor Area than ½ the Gross Floor Area of the Principal Dwelling or 900 square feet, whichever is smaller; and
c. is subject to such additional restrictions as may be imposed by a municipality including, but not limited to, additional size restrictions, and restrictions or prohibitions on Short-term Rental as defined in M.G.L. c. 64G, § 1; provided, however, that no Municipality shall unreasonably restrict the creation or rental of an ADU that is not a Short-term Rental.
Steve has also served as the Central, MA Construction Monitor (CM) for the Home Modification Loan Program for the past 10 years. This includes over 300 projects in nearly every town in Worcester County.
For more information about the HMLP, contact RCAP, the Provider Agency. https://www.rcapsolutions.org/contact-us/
