NJ chicken rules · Bergen County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Teaneck, NJ?
Teaneck lets a single-family homeowner keep up to 6 hens (no roosters) with a biennial $25 Health Department permit, strictly for backyard use with no selling of eggs.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 chicken hens |
| Roosters | Not allowed (hens only) |
| Permit | Required ($25 biennial Health Department permit) |
| Coop setback | Not specified as a distance (the application requires coop dimensions and location) |
| Lot size | Single-family residential properties only |
Good to know
- Selling eggs from permitted hens is prohibited; keeping is a non-commercial accessory use.
- Farmland-assessed properties are exempt from the chapter.
- Governed by the animals-and-fowl chapter.
Source: Township of Teaneck Code, Ch. 6 Animals and Fowl (eCode360), § 6-5 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Teaneck clerk or zoning office before you build.
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