ADUs are allowed in Haworth BoroughTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Haworth Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
179
Owner-occupied
7%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$828,118
Median Lot Size
0.46 acres
Avg Income
$210,222
Residential Types:
179 housing units
Single Family
17%
Apts (4+ units)
23%
Condos
60%
Zoning Districts:
1,404 parcels · 13 districts
A
80%(1,124)
B
7%(99)
C
4%(63)
E
2%(30)
Other
6%(88)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Haworth Borough, NJ?
Haworth Borough, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory apartment
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific numeric parking; plan must show required spaces for both units; general off-street schedule lists 2 spaces per single-family dwelling and prohibits stacked/tandem parking, but ADU rules are not explicit.
Rental Restrictions
- –Attached ADU must be rented only to low- or moderate-income households for 10 years under UHAC, with a recorded 10-year deed restriction; after 10 years, the restriction may be extended or the owner must obtain municipal approvals.
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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