Can you keep chickens in Township of Gloucester, NJ?
Yes, with a license. Single family homes may keep up to six chickens and no roosters under a $10 annual license, and the township issues a maximum of 20 licenses at a time.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 hens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $10 annual license from the Township Clerk, plus a class on raising chickens |
| Coop setback | 20 ft from a neighboring dwelling, 5 ft from any property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Only residents of single family homes may apply, and the coop and run must sit in a rear yard fenced at least four feet high.
- Coop and run together may not exceed 80 square feet, and the coop may not be taller than five feet six inches.
- Chickens may not roam outside the coop or enclosed run.
- No slaughtering on site and no selling eggs.
Source: Township of Gloucester Code (eCode360), Ch. 48, Backyard Chickens, §§ 48-1 through 48-7 (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Gloucester clerk or zoning office before you build.
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