NJ chicken rules · Warren County
Can you keep chickens in Town of Phillipsburg, NJ?
Phillipsburg lets you keep up to 5 fowl on a lot under 3 acres with a town permit, in an enclosed coop set well back from neighbors. Crowing roosters are banned unless you have at least 3 acres.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 5 fowl on lots under 3 acres |
| Roosters | Prohibited under 3 acres; allowed only on a farm or tract of 3+ acres |
| Permit | Required ($50/year, expires Dec. 31, from the Zoning or Animal Control Officer) |
| Coop setback | Coop at least 50 ft from a neighbor's doors or windows and 3 ft from any property line |
| Lot size | No minimum for up to 5 fowl; 3 acres is the threshold for roosters |
Good to know
- A completely enclosed coop and a corral are required; unattended fowl must stay confined.
- Manure must be stored in tightly covered metal containers.
- Board of Health ordinance; violations carry fines up to $500.
Source: Town of Phillipsburg Code, Ch. 172 Animals (eCode360), §§ 172-1, 172-3, 172-4, 172-8 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Town of Phillipsburg clerk or zoning office before you build.
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