ADUs are allowed in Fair Haven BoroughTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fair Haven Borough, NJ
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# of Properties
161
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$760,240
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$230,916
Residential Types:
161 housing units
Single Family
55%
Apts (4+ units)
42%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
2,317 parcels · 13 districts
R-5
30%(693)
R-10A
21%(480)
R-10
15%(347)
R-10B
10%(241)
Other
24%(556)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fair Haven Borough, NJ?
Fair Haven Borough, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Max Units
- –0 per lot in zones where ADUs are not listed; AHOs have no per-lot cap stated
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU (AHO-2 Overlay); municipality-wide ADU parking not set. Exceptions: ADUs only in Affordable Housing Overlay; must show required parking for both units; parking behind front yard setback; garage counted only if driveway ≥30 ft.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached/attached ADU must be rented only to income-qualified households for at least 10 years (deed restriction on subsequent rental).
- –Restricted rentals require a written lease with no fees beyond approved rent; affordability controls apply to subleases/assignments, sale or foreclosure; short-term rentals under 95 days are prohibited in the listed districts.
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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