Can you keep chickens in Borough of Tinton Falls, NJ?
Tinton Falls lets residents on at least a half-acre keep up to 4 hens (no roosters) under a $10 annual license, capped at 25 households borough-wide, with coops set back 20 feet from a neighbor's windows.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 4 per license |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required ($10/year license, capped at 25 borough-wide; a backyard-chicken class is required) |
| Coop setback | 20 ft from a neighboring dwelling's windows or doors; backyard only |
| Lot size | Minimum 1/2 acre; single-family homes only |
| Ducks | Not addressed in the code |
Good to know
- Plan 4 sq ft of coop and 8 sq ft of run per bird; birds are housed in the coop overnight.
- Selling eggs and slaughtering are not allowed unless the property qualifies as a farm.
- The program began as a pilot in 2021 and was amended in 2023; confirm it is still active with the Borough Clerk.
What about ducks?
Unclear. Tinton Falls' backyard license program covers chickens only, and the code has no rule for ducks, so check with the borough.
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