ADUs are allowed in Barnegat TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Barnegat Township, NJ
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# of Properties
13,710
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$209,146
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$91,271
Residential Types:
13,710 housing units
Single Family
16%
2-3 Family
72%
Other
12%
Zoning Districts:
14,400 parcels · 32 districts
RL/AC
27%(3,887)
R-6
12%(1,720)
RH
11%(1,540)
RC-7.5
7%(1,022)
Other
43%(6,231)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Barnegat Township, NJ?
Barnegat 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size up to the gross floor area of the existing principal dwelling
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size cannot exceed the gross floor area of the existing principal dwelling on the lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy condition.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking minimum; ADUs allowed if on-site parking meets requirements; site sketch showing parking for both units may be required.
Rental Restrictions
- –Must be rented only to income-eligible households at initial occupancy and for at least 10 years, with rents affordable per UHAC.
- –A recorded deed/covenant runs with the land to limit subsequent rental or sale during the control period.
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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