Can you keep chickens in Borough of Keyport, NJ?
Yes. Keyport's backyard chicken rules allow up to 6 hens per residential lot with an annual Board of Health permit costing $50, then $10 to renew.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 hens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $50 annual Board of Health permit, $10 renewal |
| Coop setback | Henhouse at least 25 feet from a dwelling on an adjoining lot and at least 10 feet from any property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Added 12-18-2012 by Ord. No. 22-12; the same ordinance carved female chickens out of the Borough's farm animal ban.
- Six hens is the cap per lot no matter how many dwelling units are on it.
- Henhouse must sit in a rear yard, may not exceed 30 square feet, and may not be inside a dwelling, garage or other accessory structure.
- Chickens are for personal use only. No selling eggs, breeding, slaughtering or fertilizer production for commercial purposes.
- Renters and condo or apartment residents need consent from the owner, landlord or association.
Source: Borough of Keyport Code (eCode360), § 23-4A, Backyard Chickens (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Keyport clerk or zoning office before you build.
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