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Cherry Hill, Camden County · New Jersey
Can you build an ADU in Cherry Hill, NJ?
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a granny flat, in-law suite, or backyard home, can add rental income or family space. Whether Cherry Hill allows one, and how big, comes down to the town’s zoning and your specific lot. Here’s what we know, and how to check yours.
Cherry Hill zoning & ADU rules
Max height (residential)
35 ft
Min lot area
13,000 sf
We've mapped Cherry Hill's residential zoning. An ADU on your lot follows the town's accessory-structure standards: check your specific address for the exact size, height, and setback it allows.
Source: https://ecode360.com/CH2673 (R1)
How long a permit takes in Cherry Hill
From 16,776 real Cherry Hill permits in the New Jersey DCA record. The largest group, international residential code, takes a median of 45 days from filing to issue (n=12,779). This is elapsed time, not review hours: it includes the waiting and the corrections.
| Project type | Permits | Fastest 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Residential Code | 12,779 | 22d | 45d | 118d |
| Business Uses | 1,670 | 16d | 68d | 179d |
| Mercantile buildings | 648 | 17d | 65d | 143d |
| Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures | 516 | 28d | 85d | 260d |
| Multiple family dwellings, dormitories, etc. | 471 | 49d | 157d | 430d |
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
New Jersey has no single statewide ADU law. Each of the state's 564 municipalities, Cherry Hill (Camden County, NJ) included, sets its own zoning for accessory dwelling units (granny flats, in-law suites, backyard homes). Whether you can build one in Cherry Hill, how big, and how tall depends on the town's ordinance and your specific lot. We've mapped Cherry Hill's residential zoning: buildings are capped around 35 ft, with a minimum lot area near 13,000 sf. Your ADU follows the town's accessory-structure standards on top of that.
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ADU FAQ
Can I build an ADU in Cherry Hill, NJ?
Cherry Hill sets its own ADU rules, and we've mapped its residential zoning. Whether your specific lot qualifies, and how big an ADU it allows, comes down to your parcel's size, setbacks, and the accessory-structure standards. Check your Cherry Hill address to see for sure, free.
How much does an ADU cost in Cherry Hill?
A detached ADU in Cherry Hill typically runs $150,000 to $300,000+ all-in depending on size, site, and finishes. Because the build is financed, you can add rental income to your Cherry Hill property without paying the build cost up front, and the rent helps carry the loan.
Do I need to live on-site to build an ADU in Cherry Hill?
Some NJ towns require owner-occupancy; others (like Jersey City) don't. We check Cherry Hill's specific ordinance for you when you run your address.
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