Can you keep chickens in Township of Lyndhurst, NJ?
Yes, with a $25 annual chicken coop license from the health officer. The township's permit form allows two hens.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 2 hens (per the Health Department permit form; the code leaves the number to the health officer) |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Required: $25 annual license |
| Coop setback | Outdoor animal housing at least 5 feet from the property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- The code lists chickens and ducks as farm animals, which need a special revocable permit from the health officer.
- Chicken coops are inspected every year by the health inspector.
- Each fowl needs at least 3 square feet of usable space in roofed, ventilated housing with a hard, dry, raised floor, cleaned weekly.
- The permit form says the permit is not transferable and the hens may not be used for business or egg sales.
Source: Township of Lyndhurst Code (eCode360), § 9-4.2, Farm Animals; § 9-4.4, Regulations Regarding the Keeping of Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Lyndhurst clerk or zoning office before you build.
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