Can you keep chickens in Harrison Township (Gloucester), NJ?
Yes, with a license. Harrison Township allows backyard hens in all residential zones on at least a quarter acre, with four hens on a quarter acre, six up to an acre and eight per acre above that, and a $25 annual license.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 4 to 8 hens depending on lot size |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $25 annual license, waived for American veterans |
| Coop setback | Coop and run in the rear yard, 15 feet from any property line and 30 feet from a neighbor's windows or doors |
| Lot size | Min. 0.25 acre |
Good to know
- Hen limits: four on a quarter acre, six from a quarter acre to one acre, eight per acre above one acre.
- Standards were amended 11-3-2025 by Ord. No. 27-2025 and the fee section 1-21-2025 by Ord. No. 03-2025.
- Only one license per household, and the Zoning Officer confirms lot size first.
- Coop must allow three square feet per hen, cap 128 square feet, and sits inside a six-foot predator-proof fence.
- No selling of eggs or meat.
Source: Township of Harrison Code (eCode360), §§ 79-44 to 79-51, Keeping of Backyard Hens (Ch. 79, Art. VII) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Harrison Township (Gloucester) clerk or zoning office before you build.
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