Can you keep chickens in Township of Lumberton, NJ?
Yes, with a license for each chicken. The number allowed runs from 3 hens on a 6,000 square foot lot up to 9 hens on 60,000 square feet, and roosters are banned.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 3 to 9 hens, based on lot size |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: annual license, one for each chicken, renewed every January |
| Coop setback | Coop and run at least 10 feet from any property line and 15 feet from a neighboring home |
| Lot size | Min. 6,000 square feet for 3 hens |
Good to know
- Allowed only on detached, semidetached or duplex homes; townhouses and apartments are excluded.
- The license goes only to the property owner, or a renter with the owner's written permission, and a homeowners association must expressly permit it.
- Coop and run must be in the rear yard, no larger than 100 square feet and no taller than 8 feet.
- Selling eggs and slaughtering chickens on the property are both prohibited.
Source: Township of Lumberton Code (eCode360), Ch. 115, Chickens, §§ 115-1 to 115-6 (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Lumberton clerk or zoning office before you build.
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