NJ chicken rules · Monmouth County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Hazlet, NJ?
Since a 2024 ordinance, Hazlet allows up to 6 hens (no roosters) on single-family lots by lot size, with a zoning permit, a $50 annual license, and proof of a poultry-keeping class.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | By lot size: 3 (5,000 sf), 4 (6,000), 5 (7,000), 6 (8,000); max 6; none under 5,000 sf |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required (zoning permit plus a $50/year license and proof of a poultry-education class) |
| Coop setback | Rear yard only, at least 7 ft from the property line and 30 ft from a dwelling on an adjoining lot |
| Lot size | Minimum 5,000 sq ft |
Good to know
- Coop at least 3 sq ft per bird with an enclosed run of at least 5 sq ft per bird; no free-ranging.
- No on-site slaughter; eggs for personal consumption only, not for sale.
- A new ordinance added in November 2024.
Source: Township of Hazlet Code, Ch. 133 Animals (eCode360), § 133-6.1 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Hazlet clerk or zoning office before you build.
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