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Home Business in Freehold, NJ (2026)

1 verified home business rules for Freehold, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Zoning & Home Occupation Permits

Home occupations in Freehold Borough are regulated under Title 18 (Zoning) per the NJ Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL). Typical restrictions include no external evidence of the business, no on-site employees from outside the household, and the business must be secondary to the residential use.

Freehold Home Business Zoning Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Freehold Borough Code Title 18 (Zoning), Section 18.04 – Home Occupation definition and standards

"Home occupation" means an occupation or activity carried out for gain by a resident conducted as an accessory use in the resident's dwelling unit. Home occupations shall conform to the following standards: 1. No changes in the exterior appearance of the dwelling shall be made. 2. No signs advertising the home occupation are permitted. 3. No client visits are permitted. 4. There shall be no ret...