ACT Says Yes to More Housing by Endorsing Yes on Question 7

ACT joins the push to legalize starter homes across Massachusetts and unlock more housing opportunities

Andover Community Trust joins other state housing groups to endorse Yes on Question 7, the November 3 statewide ballot question concerning single-family homes on smaller residential lots. Question 7 would require municipalities to allow a single-family home on a residentially zoned lot of at least 5,000 square feet with access to public water and sewer service. If enacted, the starter homes ballot initiative could result in an estimated 2,200 to 5,700 net new homes per year, providing much-needed missing middle housing for residents and young people unable to compete with market prices.

“Massachusetts needs more housing of all types at all different price points for people at different stages of life and we are proud to join the other housing advocates around the Commonwealth to support Yes on Question 7,” said Denise Johnson, executive director of ACT. “Question 7 would remove one barrier to creating more homes in communities like Andover that already have residential zoning and public infrastructure. Our town has many single-family homes on smaller lots and codifying that option for all will make housing more affordable and help more people become homeowners, allow seniors to downsize, college kids to return to their hometown, and make our community stronger.”

Andover Community Trust’s mission supports everyone in Massachusetts having a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. Allowing additional housing types and smaller lots can complement the many strategies Massachusetts needs to address housing availability and affordability.

“This campaign is an urgent effort to rein in out-of-control housing costs, expand opportunities for homeownership, and better meet the housing needs of young families, downsizing seniors, and first-time buyers,” said Andrew Mikula, chair of the Legalize Starter Homes ballot committee.

Question 7 is one of nine statewide questions appearing on the November 3, 2026, Massachusetts ballot. For more information on the Yes on 7 campaign, please visitLegalizeStarterHomes.com.