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ADU rules for Long Branch

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Long Branch, NJ

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# of Properties
1,406
Owner-occupied
54%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$747,046
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$82,614
Residential Types:
1,406 housing units
Single Family
62%
Apts (4+ units)
35%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
12,523 parcels · 27 districts
R-4
20%(2,539)
C-4
15%(1,907)
R-5
12%(1,538)
R-2
9%(1,150)
Other
43%(5,389)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Long Branch, NJ?

Long Branch, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Max Units

  • Detached ADUs: 0 per lot; Attached/internal ADUs: none specified; JADUs: none specified

Rental Restrictions

  • Detached ADUs are not permitted; cannot be rented.

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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