Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Wallington Borough, NJ

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

285

Owner-occupied

28%

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$1,405,498

Median Lot Size

0.17 acres

Avg Income

$82,398

Residential Types:

285 housing units

Single Family

12%

Apts (4+ units)

66%

Condos

22%

Zoning Districts:

2,507 parcels · 11 districts

60%(1,507)

18%(461)

10%(252)

4%(106)

Other

7%(181)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Wallington Borough, NJ?

Wallington 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

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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