Can you keep chickens in City of Perth Amboy, NJ?
Yes, with a permit. Perth Amboy requires a written permit from the Division of Health before you keep fowl, and the coop or yard must be at least 25 feet from any door or window of a dwelling.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Required: written permit from the Division of Health |
| Coop setback | 25 feet from any door or window of a dwelling, and 25 feet from any building used for human habitation or food |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- The permit application must state where the enclosure will be and roughly how many birds will be kept.
- Coops, runways and pens must be kept clean and free of filth, garbage and rubbish.
- Any bird with a contagious or communicable disease must be destroyed by the owner.
- A code-wide search found no limit on the number of hens and no mention of roosters.
Source: City of Perth Amboy Code (eCode360), §§ 362-11 to 362-15, Swine, Cattle, Goats and Fowl (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Perth Amboy clerk or zoning office before you build.
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