Can you keep chickens in Borough of Milford, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Milford bans chickens and other livestock in every zone, except that livestock may be conditionally permitted on residential lots of at least 5 acres.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Min. 5 acres |
Good to know
- The code's definition of livestock includes chickens, ducks, geese, guinea hens, turkeys and all other poultry and fowl.
- Livestock is barred from residential, business, commercial and industrial zones; the only exception is residential lots of 5 acres or more.
- The zoning chapter's Conditional Uses article sets no separate livestock standards.
- Livestock may not run at large or damage lawns, shrubs or other property.
Source: Borough of Milford Code (eCode360), § 53-2, Keeping of livestock (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Milford clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Hunterdon County towns
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