ADU rules for Deptford Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Deptford Township, NJ
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# of Properties
1,184
Owner-occupied
2%
Zoning districts
56
Avg Home Value
$126,493
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$105,602
Residential Types:
1,184 housing units
Single Family
93%
2-3 Family
4%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
13,345 parcels · 56 districts
R-6
23%(3,130)
R-10A
17%(2,287)
R-10
17%(2,215)
R-8
9%(1,207)
Other
34%(4,506)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Deptford Township, NJ?
Deptford Township, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
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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ADU rules in other New Jersey municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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