NJ chicken rules · Bergen County
Can you keep chickens in Borough of Bergenfield, NJ?
No. Bergenfield prohibits keeping farm animals, chickens, roosters, and other fowl included, anywhere in the borough.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Not permitted |
| Permit | Not available |
| Coop setback | — |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- The Board of Health code bars keeping farm animals "including but not limited to" chickens, roosters, and other fowl and pigs.
- Slaughtering any animal or fowl in the borough is also prohibited.
- Animal cages may not be kept in view from a street or sidewalk.
Source: Borough of Bergenfield Code, Ch. 344 Sanitary Code, Art. VII (eCode360), Ch. 344 Art. VII — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Bergenfield clerk or zoning office before you build.
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Borough of Bergenfielddoesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout BergenCounty and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
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