Hillsborough · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Hillsborough?
In Hillsborough, a rooming or boarding house is allowed in 2 base zones (RD-2 and RD-3) and not allowed in 1 (Hillsborough use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RD-2 and RD-3
- Not allowed: RD-1
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Hillsborough Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a rooming or boarding house can go
Hillsborough's code calls this use “Single-room occupancies”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| RD-2 Mixed Residential | Allowed | Chapter 17.16 — USES PERMITTED |
| RD-3 Governmental and Residential Mixed Use | Allowed | Chapter 17.16 — USES PERMITTED |
Zones where it is not allowed
RD-1.
What else applies
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Hillsborough
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the RD-1 zone in Hillsborough?
No. Hillsborough's use table does not allow it in RD-1 (Traditional Residential) (Chapter 17.16 — USES PERMITTED).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house in the RD-2 zone in Hillsborough?
Yes. Hillsborough's use table lists it as allowed in RD-2 (Mixed Residential) (Chapter 17.16 — USES PERMITTED).
General information, not legal advice.
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