Can I keep chickens in Irvington Township, NJ?
No — Irvington Township does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (§ 167-2, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | § 167-2 |
Irvington Township explicitly bans all live fowl under section 167-2: no person may house, sell, offer for sale, give away, or purchase any live fowl including chickens, roosters, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, or quail. The ordinance was rewritten in its entirety on November 23, 2020 by Ordinance No. MC 3744. The public health rationale cites E. coli transmission risk.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Irvington Township?
No — chickens are not allowed in Irvington Township (§ 167-2).
What law covers backyard chickens in Irvington Township?
§ 167-2. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
§ 167-2 — read the official code
“Township of Irvington, NJ: Section 167-2 - Keeping fowl, livestock, wild/indigenous and exotic animals not permitted. No person shall house, sell, offer for sale, give away or purchase any live fowl including chickens, roosters, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, or quail within the township. [Amended 11-23-2020 by Ord. No. MC 3744]” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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