Can you keep chickens in Borough of New Milford, NJ?
No. New Milford's Board of Health code says no poultry may be kept in the borough.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not applicable |
| Ducks | Not addressed in the code |
Good to know
- § BH5-1.1 bans keeping poultry anywhere in the borough.
- § BH5-1.5 says any permit for keeping horses, cattle, poultry or small animals is only at the Board of Health's discretion, but no poultry-keeping permit is set up in the code.
- Commercial slaughtering of poultry needs a $5 Board of Health permit (§ BH5-1.4).
- No pending new law mentions poultry (checked 2026-09).
What about ducks?
Likely no, but not spelled out. New Milford's Board of Health code bans keeping poultry without defining the term or mentioning ducks, so confirm with the borough.
§ BH5-1.1: "No poultry shall be kept or permitted to be kept in the Borough." Duck coops we build.
We build across Bergen County
Borough of New Milford doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Bergen County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Bergen County towns
Compare them side by side in the Bergen County table.
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