ADUs are allowed in Freehold TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Freehold Township, NJ
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# of Properties
2,011
Owner-occupied
58%
Zoning districts
63
Avg Home Value
$934,723
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$150,373
Residential Types:
2,011 housing units
Single Family
78%
Apts (4+ units)
20%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
14,045 parcels · 63 districts
R-25
22%(3,042)
R-40
10%(1,462)
PC
10%(1,420)
ML-8
7%(975)
Other
51%(7,146)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Freehold Township, NJ?
Freehold Township, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Parking
- –No ADU-specific minimum/maximum; follows NJ Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21) for single- or multifamily dwellings; no ADU reductions or prohibitions identified.
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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