ADU rules for Old Bridge Township
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Old Bridge Township, NJ
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# of Properties
20,925
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
69
Avg Home Value
$184,828
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$127,752
Residential Types:
20,925 housing units
Single Family
4%
2-3 Family
91%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
21,441 parcels · 69 districts
R6
23%(4,979)
R20
17%(3,647)
R5
12%(2,567)
R15
6%(1,362)
Other
41%(8,886)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Old Bridge Township, NJ?
Old Bridge 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –No residential use of accessory buildings; renting the detached ADU is prohibited (except for domestic servants or others employed on the premises).
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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