NJ chicken rules · Hunterdon County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Holland, NJ?
Holland has no numeric chicken ordinance. Poultry may be kept as "other domestic animals" as long as they are securely confined to your property and housed in clean, non-nuisance conditions.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No numeric limit |
| Roosters | Not restricted |
| Permit | None specified |
| Coop setback | No numeric setback in the animal-keeping article |
| Lot size | No minimum for backyard keeping; a "commercial farm" is defined at 5+ acres under Right to Farm |
Good to know
- General animal-keeping rules require secure confinement, adequate fencing, and sanitary, non-nuisance housing (§§ 68-12 to 68-16).
- Chickens are not named explicitly; they fall under "other domestic animals."
- Where poultry may be kept is governed by the zoning chapter; the Right-to-Farm chapter covers commercial fowl.
Source: Township of Holland Code, Ch. 68 Animals (eCode360), §§ 68-12 to 68-16; Ch. 81 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Holland clerk or zoning office before you build.
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