Can you keep chickens in Borough of Haledon, NJ?
No. Haledon's Board of Health code bars anyone from keeping, raising, breeding or housing chickens or roosters anywhere in the borough.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- § 422-3 bans chickens, roosters and pigeons outright; the ban was written in 2013 (Ord. No. 11-20-2013A).
- The code defines poultry to include hens, chickens, turkeys, geese, pigeons and guinea hens.
- Violations carry a penalty of $100 to $500, and each day counts as a new offense.
- Pending new laws in 2026 cover traffic, fire and police only.
Source: Borough of Haledon Code (eCode360), § 422-3, Raising, breeding and slaughtering regulated (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Haledon clerk or zoning office before you build.
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