Can you keep chickens in Township of Hope, NJ?
Yes, with limits. On lots under 6 acres you can keep up to 20 chickens or other fowl, penned in a coop and run at least 100 feet from the doors or windows of any occupied building.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 20 fowl on lots under 6 acres |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 100 feet from doors or windows of any occupied building |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | April 2019 |
Good to know
- Birds may not fly or run at large; they must stay in an enclosed coop or run.
- The 100-foot distance applies to any building people occupy, whether for dwelling or business.
- Manure may not run off onto neighboring properties.
- Violations carry a fine of up to $500.
Source: Township of Hope Code (eCode360), § 5-4, Keeping of Chickens or Fowl on Lots Less Than Six Acres (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Hope clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Warren County towns
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