NJ chicken rules · Morris County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Long Hill, NJ?
Long Hill expressly allows backyard chickens at single-family homes: up to 4 hens, no roosters, kept in a backyard coop, under an ordinance adopted in 2026.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
| Hens | Up to 4 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | None required for the birds (building and zoning permits apply to the coop) |
| Coop setback | Meets the zone's side/rear-yard setback and at least 20 ft from the home on the lot; backyard only |
| Lot size | No minimum; allowed in the C, R-45, R-30, and R-20 zones at single-family dwellings |
Good to know
- No roosters, no free-ranging, and no slaughtering; the coop must be rat-proof, ventilated, and clean.
- Selling eggs is prohibited.
- A new ordinance (§ 3-20), added June 2026.
Source: Township of Long Hill Code, Ch. 3 § 3-20 (eCode360), § 3-20.1 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Long Hill clerk or zoning office before you build.
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