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 |
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).
Source: Borough of New Milford Code (eCode360), § BH5-1.1, Keeping Poultry Prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of New Milford clerk or zoning office before you build.
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Borough of New Milforddoesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout BergenCounty and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
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