NJ chicken rules · Sussex County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Hampton, NJ?
Hampton Township has no chicken-specific ordinance. Fowl are treated simply as livestock that must be fenced and not run at large, with no hen limit, permit, or coop setback.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
| Hens | No numeric limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | None |
| Coop setback | No coop setback; only a fencing rule (at least a 4-ft fence to keep livestock in) |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- The animal chapter defines livestock to include "fowl of all types," so chickens fall under the fencing and running-at-large rules.
- A fence at least 4 ft high and strong enough to keep livestock in is required.
- Anything beyond fencing and nuisance defers to zoning. This is the Sussex County township, not Hampton Borough in Hunterdon.
Source: Township of Hampton Code, Ch. 36 Animals, Art. I (eCode360), §§ 36-1 to 36-4 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Hampton clerk or zoning office before you build.
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