Can you keep chickens in Borough of Roosevelt, NJ?
Yes, with a permit. Roosevelt allows up to 12 chickens on a residential lot with a zoning permit and a $25 annual license, and no roosters.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 12 chickens |
| Roosters | Prohibited on residential lots |
| Permit | Required: zoning permit plus $25 annual license |
| Coop setback | Not specified (coops must meet the zone's bulk and coverage standards) |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | July 2025 |
Good to know
- Renters need the owner's written permission, and the permit ends when the owner or tenant changes.
- Chickens may not be kept for eating or sale, may not be slaughtered in the borough, and must stay on the lot.
- Feed must be kept in a covered, secured metal container off the ground.
- Flocks larger than 12, or with roosters, kept as of June 1, 2025 may stay for the birds' natural lives.
Source: Borough of Roosevelt Code (eCode360), Chapter Z, § 6.800, Keeping of Chickens on Residential Lots (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Roosevelt clerk or zoning office before you build.
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