ADUs are allowed in Hope TownshipTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hope Township, NJ
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
143
Owner-occupied
15%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$124,361
Median Lot Size
1.13 acres
Avg Income
$106,210
Residential Types:
144 housing units
Single Family
81%
Apts (4+ units)
19%
Condos
1%
Zoning Districts:
1,090 parcels · 9 districts
LDAR
80%(869)
HMH
7%(76)
LDAR-H
6%(68)
R-3
3%(28)
Other
4%(49)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hope Township, NJ?
Hope 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
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU; no ADU-specific waivers; spaces must be on the same lot as the principal building; minimums may be increased if inadequate; surfaces may be paved or gravel (minimum 2-inch compacted).
Rental Restrictions
- –Must be rented only to very-low-, low-, or moderate-income households for at least 30 years via a deed/covenant running with the land; written lease required; admin agent sets rents and screens tenants; application fees capped at 5% of monthly rent; affordability controls persist.
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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