Can you keep chickens in City of Englewood, NJ?
Yes, with a license. Englewood allows up to 6 hens per lot, but not on lots with multifamily housing, and requires a $10 annual license from the Health Department.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 hens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $10 annual license |
| Coop setback | 25 ft from the door or window of any neighbor's dwelling or occupied building, unless the neighbor consents in writing |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Hens must be kept in coops, and coops and runs must be separate from any dwelling.
- Chickens may not fly or run at large. Feed must be stored in a covered metal or plastic container.
- The license runs January to December and is renewed if the Health Department gets no complaints.
- In May 2025 the Board of Health voted 1 to 5 against Ordinance 25-03, a proposal to raise the limit, so the 6-hen cap stands.
Source: City of Englewood Code (eCode360), § 464-2, Keeping or slaughtering of fowl; license for keeping chickens; fee in § 485-2K (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Englewood clerk or zoning office before you build.
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