ADU rules for Secaucus
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Secaucus, NJ
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# of Properties
5,193
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$360,942
Median Lot Size
0.07 acres
Avg Income
$132,936
Residential Types:
5,193 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
92%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Zoning Districts:
5,585 parcels · 28 districts
LDR
28%(1,560)
PR
24%(1,350)
A
22%(1,250)
B
14%(755)
Other
12%(670)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Secaucus, NJ?
Secaucus, 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 permitted
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
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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