ADU rules for Paterson
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Paterson, NJ
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# of Properties
22,827
Owner-occupied
42%
Zoning districts
37
Avg Home Value
$615,549
Median Lot Size
0.08 acres
Avg Income
$68,114
Residential Types:
22,827 housing units
Single Family
3%
2-3 Family
77%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Condos
2%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
25,420 parcels · 37 districts
R-2
30%(7,538)
R-3
15%(3,792)
R-1
13%(3,199)
RP-1W
8%(1,988)
Other
35%(8,903)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Paterson, NJ?
Paterson, NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not permitted
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
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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