NJ chicken rules · Warren County
Can you keep chickens in Town of Belvidere, NJ?
Belvidere, the Warren County seat, lets you keep up to 20 chickens on a normal single-family property with no permit, but roosters are banned and it isn't allowed on HOA or multi-unit properties.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 20 chickens or poultry per property |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | None |
| Coop setback | Side and rear yards only, no front yard; follows the residential fence-location rule (no fixed dwelling distance) |
| Lot size | No minimum, but barred on multi-unit, HOA, or landlord-managed properties |
Good to know
- Covered, ventilated, predator-resistant enclosure required: 4 sq ft per bird with equal outdoor space, or 10 sq ft per bird without.
- Enclosed by fencing at least 4 ft high; no free-roaming; droppings collected weekly.
- Adopted 2024; does not apply to farmland-assessed agricultural properties.
Source: Town of Belvidere Code, Ch. 163 Fowl/Poultry (eCode360), § 163-1 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Town of Belvidere clerk or zoning office before you build.
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