NJ chicken rules · Union County
Can you keep chickens in City of Rahway, NJ?
Rahway has no hen-keeping ordinance. It only bans crowing roosters, and is silent on hens, so whether you can keep a few would turn on the zoning code. Confirm with the city.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Crowing roosters prohibited |
| Permit | No poultry permit exists |
| Coop setback | — |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- The animals chapter caps only dogs and cats (5); poultry isn't covered there.
- The only fowl-specific rule is the crowing-rooster ban (2024).
- Hens aren't affirmatively authorized; check with Rahway zoning.
Source: City of Rahway Code, Ch. 141 Animals (eCode360), § 141-23.3A — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the City of Rahway clerk or zoning office before you build.
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