Can you keep chickens in Township of Evesham, NJ?
Yes, with a license from the Township Clerk. The number of hens is tied to lot size, from 3 hens on 5,000 square feet up to 9 hens on 60,000 square feet, and roosters are not allowed.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 3 to 9 hens, based on lot area |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: annual license per chicken from the Township Clerk, renewed each January |
| Coop setback | Coop and run at least 10 feet from any property line and 15 feet from a neighboring dwelling |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Only detached single-family, semidetached and two-family properties qualify; townhouses, apartments and multiple dwellings do not.
- The coop and run must be in the rear yard, no more than 100 square feet and no more than 8 feet tall.
- Selling eggs or other chicken byproducts is prohibited, and so is slaughtering on the property.
- Homeowners association rules can block a license even where the township would allow it.
Source: Township of Evesham Code (eCode360), Ch. 65, Standards for Keeping Chickens on Residential Property, §§ 65-1 through 65-7 (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Evesham clerk or zoning office before you build.
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