Can You Build an ADU in Pawtucket?
Yes — Pawtucket is governed by Rhode Island's statewide ADU law, which limits what the city can restrict. A 700 sq ft detached ADU here runs about $172,500–$282,000.
Construction costs in Pawtucket track close to the Rhode Island state average.
Detached ADU (700 sq ft)
$172,500–$282,000
Garage conversion (400 sq ft)
$54,000–$98,500
Statewide protection
Yes
What applies in Pawtucket
Rhode Island's statewide standard (R.I. Gen. Laws §45-24-37 (2024)) is the starting point, but parcel-level rules, fees and design review are set locally. Confirm those details with Pawtucket before design.
Estimate your Pawtucket ADU cost
Your property
ADU typeEstimated cost in Rhode Island
$172,500 – $282,000
≈ $246–$403/sq ft turnkey · midpoint $227,500
- $154,600
- Construction
- $41,000
- Design & permits
- $31,900
- Site work
- iSize set locally. This state leaves ADU size limits to your city — typical caps run 600–1,200 sq ft. Check your local code.
- ✓No extra parking likely required. Set by local ordinance — commonly 1 space per ADU unless near transit.
- iOwner-occupancy varies. Owner-occupancy rules are set locally in this state.
- ✓Lot has room. A 700 sq ft ADU uses about 12% of your 6,000 sq ft lot — comfortably within typical coverage limits.
Rule basis: R.I. Gen. Laws §45-24-37 (2024)
If you rent it out
$1,200–$1,950
est. rent/mo
8.3%
gross yield
12.9 yrs
payback
~$17,577/yr after a 7% vacancy allowance, before financing & maintenance.
Financed over 20 yrs at 7.5%, the build is about $1,833/mo — vs ~$1,575/mo in estimated rent.
Estimates are for planning only and are based on regional construction-cost indices and published statewide ADU statutes. Local ordinances, lot conditions and contractor pricing vary — always confirm with your city planning department and a licensed contractor.
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Estimates are for planning only and are based on regional construction-cost indices and published statewide ADU statutes. Local ordinances, lot conditions and contractor pricing vary — always confirm with your city planning department and a licensed contractor.