Can you keep chickens in Township of Bloomfield, NJ?
No. The Bloomfield Board of Health code makes it unlawful to keep chickens or other fowl on any private or public plot of land in the township.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The ban names ducks, geese, pigeons, chickens and other fowl alongside swine, goats, cattle, horses and other livestock.
- The article was adopted 6-9-2004 by the Bloomfield Board of Health.
- A separate section bans raising or keeping any fowl for slaughter in the township.
- Violations carry a fine up to $500, and each day counts as a separate offense.
Source: Township of Bloomfield Code, Board of Health legislation (eCode360), § 586-1, Keeping of animals and fowl (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Bloomfield clerk or zoning office before you build.
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Township of Bloomfielddoesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout EssexCounty 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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