FutureLot
ADU rules for Bass River Township

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bass River Township, NJ

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties
580
Owner-occupied
43%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$211,530
Median Lot Size
2.02 acres
Avg Income
$75,833
Residential Types:
580 housing units
Single Family
35%
2-3 Family
57%
Apts (4+ units)
8%
Zoning Districts:
2,489 parcels · 14 districts
PP
49%(1,222)
VR
19%(466)
CW
8%(203)
R-1
5%(119)
Other
19%(479)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Bass River Township, NJ?

Bass River Township, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Parking

  • 2 spaces per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific max; shared parking allowed on adjacent lots; commercial uses must be within 150 feet

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.

Check my property

How can we help you?

Get matched with trusted local builders
Understand what's allowed on your property
Learn the key rules and size limits for ADUs

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

ADU rules in other New Jersey municipalities

Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.

Burlington County

Browse addresses by ZIP in Bass River Township