Can you keep chickens in Township of Cinnaminson, NJ?
Yes, up to eight hens with a $10 annual license, but the township issues only 30 licenses at a time and you have to take a backyard chicken class first. No roosters.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 8 hens per license |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $10 annual license from the Municipal Clerk, plus proof you attended a chicken class |
| Coop setback | Coop and run at least 20 feet from a neighbor's habitable dwelling and 5 feet from the property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- No more than 30 licenses may be issued at any one time; extra households go to the Chicken Advisory Board case by case.
- Open to residents of single-family homes and of twin or row homes that meet the rules.
- The coop needs at least 4 square feet per bird, a maximum of 100 square feet, and a height limit of 7 feet 6 inches.
- Selling eggs and slaughtering chickens in the township are both prohibited.
Source: Township of Cinnaminson Code (eCode360), Ch. 162, Art. III, Backyard Chickens, §§ 162-26 through 162-32 (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Cinnaminson clerk or zoning office before you build.
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