Toms River, NJ Accessory Structures: ADU Rules (2026)

4 permits affordable accessory apartments in the R-800, RR, R-400C and R-400 Zoning Districts, but only inside a detached, owner-occupied single-family home on a lot that otherwise meets the zone's bulk standards. The apartment must be self-contained, with its own kitchen, complete sanitary facilities, sleeping quarters and a private entrance, and it must go to a low- or moderate-income household. Once occupied, it must stay rented to a low- or moderate-income household for at least 10 years from the certificate of occupancy. The Township caps the whole program at 10 units, requires a recorded deed or declaration of covenants restricting rental or sale, and requires the water/sewer utility to certify capacity before approval.

Each unit needs at least two rooms including a full bathroom, cannot exceed the gross floor area of the existing principal dwelling, and must provide two on-site parking spaces beyond what the main house already requires. C. 8(c)1, keeping a waiting list, distributing subsidy, and filing the deed restriction. Toms River funds construction with a direct subsidy of at least $25,000 per low-income unit or $20,000 per moderate-income unit, paid under a written agreement with the property owner. Applicants submit a floor-plan sketch, rough elevations of any facade changes, and a site-development sketch showing property lines, setback lines and required parking for both units to the AH administrator.