There are no tenant restrictions or qualifications for private Accessory Dwelling Units. However, if an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is subsidized with state, federal or local funding, the renter needs to meet the current income qualification guidelines. These income qualifications change periodically, so it is best to contact the Eastham Town Planner for current information. In 2019 the Town of Eastham voted to approve an Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) bylaw to help diversify the types of housing available in the community and broaden housing opportunities for households of all income levels, ages and sizes, and to encourage and support a stable and diverse year round community and a robust local workforce. The ADU bylaw was adopted to help prevent the displacement of current Eastham residents and encourage the influx of new residents, and to encourage a more efficient use of the Town’s housing supply and building stock while maintaining the character of the areas in which the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are located.

FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 2 - Eastham Housing Help

Q: Do ADU tenants need to be employed within the Town of Eastham?

No, tenants of ADUs do not need to be employed within the Town of Eastham.

Q: What are the income requirements for eligibility for the housing help program?

Here's a quick way to gauge your eligibility. Do you fit within one of these categories? households with incomes at or below 30% of area median income (currently up to $23,650 for a family of three) households with incomes between 30% and 50% of area median income (up to $39,400 for a family of three) households with incomes between 50% and 80% of area median income (up to $59,250 for a family of three) If you fit within these guidelines you may be eligible for housing assistance. We suggest you reach out to one of the agencies on our Contact Page to learn more.