Bergen County, New Jersey · For builders and owners

What can you build in New Milford?

The single-family zoning rules in New Milford, zone by zone, read from the town ordinance by our builder desk. Then check any address to see what fits on that lot.

Single-Family Zones

New Milford zoning, zone by zone.

ZoneMin lot (sq ft)Min widthFrontSide (each / total)RearBldg coverageHeightFAR
A
Residential A		7,50075 ft30 ft10 ft20 ft20%30 ft / 2.5 st

Source: Chapter 30 Land Use / Zoning, Article IV Zoning Regulations. Read 2026-09-28. Only zones we could confirm from the ordinance are shown. Rules change and have exceptions (corner lots, undersized lots, steep slopes, overlays), so confirm with the town zoning officer before you buy or design.

Check A Lot

Check any New Milford address.

Enter an address and we will show the lot size, its zone, roughly how big a new home could be, and how likely a builder is to want it.

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Judy Penaherrera

Written and reviewed by

Judy Penaherrera

Licensed Realtor-Associate, NJ & FL, Builders Resource Center at Corcoran Sawyer Smith. Advises builders and owners in New Milford. Numbers updated September 2026.

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