ADUs are allowed in HackensackTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hackensack, NJ
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# of Properties
1,772
Owner-occupied
28%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$2,557,503
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$87,321
Residential Types:
1,772 housing units
Single Family
10%
Apts (4+ units)
69%
Condos
21%
Zoning Districts:
13,199 parcels · 28 districts
R50
25%(3,235)
R3B
14%(1,878)
R2
14%(1,838)
R3
11%(1,391)
Other
37%(4,857)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hackensack, NJ?
Hackensack, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs prohibited in all zones; none may be established or rented (no living quarters in accessory structures).
ADU State Law
What can you build in New Jersey?
- –New Jersey does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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