ADUs are allowed in Milford BoroughTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Milford Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
496
Owner-occupied
62%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$219,190
Median Lot Size
0.40 acres
Avg Income
$71,806
Residential Types:
496 housing units
Condos
4%
Other
95%
Zoning Districts:
584 parcels · 11 districts
R-1
54%(315)
R-2
18%(106)
B
14%(79)
R-R
7%(38)
Other
8%(46)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Milford Borough, NJ?
Milford Borough, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum gross floor area for a detached ADU (ECHO unit): 750 sq ft
Max Units
- –ECHO housing unit: max 1 per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the primary residence on the premises.
Parking
- –RSIS parking applies to dwellings; off-site within 600 ft and shared parking allowed; ECHO units have no parking requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Attached ADU (COAH): rents limited to eligible low/moderate-income households with 30-year deed-restricted affordability, affirmative marketing and random selection.
- –Owner must submit an affidavit of continuing use every 2 years; a new CO is required and tenants must meet COAH income limits.
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
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