Plymouth’s John and Pam Myette have strived to keep their family together for their son Billy, who has nonverbal autism. However, as Billy got older, the couple’s concerns for their own aging and their son’s future grew. The passing of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s 2024 landmark Affordable Homes Act and a new zoning policy allowing property owners by right to develop an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), a small residential space located in the same area as a private residence, created a new housing option for the parents of two could utilize through the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP).
