Can you keep chickens in Township of Mount Holly, NJ?
Yes, with a $20 annual fowl license. One license covers up to 10 birds, and a residential lot under 1 acre may hold only one license.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 10 fowl per license |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Required: $20 annual fowl license from the Township Council |
| Coop setback | Pen or poultry house at least 25 feet from the adjoining property line, with a solid fence or natural buffer |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- A residential lot is limited to one license per acre, and a lot under 1 acre may get one license if all conditions are met.
- Fowl is defined as any mature chicken, turkey, duck, mallard, goose, guinea, pigeon or other poultry.
- Fowl may not run at large and may not disturb the peace of the neighborhood.
- The Township Council may revoke a license after notice and a hearing.
Source: Township of Mount Holly Code (eCode360), § 106-15, Fowl (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Mount Holly clerk or zoning office before you build.
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