NJ chicken rules · Essex County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Millburn, NJ?
Millburn lets you keep up to 4 hens (no roosters) on a single-family property with a $100 annual permit, with the coop set 20 feet from every property line and 20 feet from your own house.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 4 (hens only) |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required ($100 permit plus a $65 inspection fee, renewed each December, with a survey) |
| Coop setback | Coop at least 20 ft from any property line and 20 ft from the residence on the lot |
| Lot size | No minimum; single-family dwellings only, backyard only |
Good to know
- Coop up to 6 ft high; the run is capped at 40 sq ft and 6 ft high.
- No free-ranging and no slaughtering.
- Deed or HOA restrictions take precedence over the permit.
Source: Township of Millburn Code, Ch. 5 Animal Control, § 5-10 (eCode360), §§ 5-10.1 to 5-10.6 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Millburn clerk or zoning office before you build.
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