ADUs are allowed in Upper Freehold TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Upper Freehold Township, NJ
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# of Properties
670
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$261,852
Median Lot Size
1.15 acres
Avg Income
$189,306
Residential Types:
670 housing units
Single Family
88%
Apts (4+ units)
9%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
3,787 parcels · 12 districts
AR
78%(2,959)
HD
9%(345)
PEC
3%(122)
RA-5
3%(96)
Other
7%(265)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Upper Freehold Township, NJ?
Upper 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: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Max Units
- –AR District: per-lot max for Affordable Accessory Apartments: none; township cap: 11 total.
- –Other ADU types: none stated; default: 1 dwelling unit per lot.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific off-street parking requirement; general off-street parking standards for detached single-family dwellings apply.
Rental Restrictions
- –Affordable Accessory Apartments must be rented to low/moderate-income households at initial occupancy and for at least 30 years, with a deed restriction.
- –Written leases required; no extra fees beyond approved rent; application fees capped at 5% of monthly rent.
- –Subleasing/assignment remains subject to affordability; applies to all ADU types.
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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