Can I keep chickens in Camden, NJ?
No — Camden does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (§ 188-31, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | § 188-31 |
Camden prohibits keeping any animal or fowl except dogs, cats, rabbits, parrots, parakeets, mynah birds, love birds, and other psittacine birds. Chickens and poultry are explicitly excluded from the permitted animal list. The prohibition has been in effect since 1978 and was last amended in 2006.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Camden?
No — chickens are not allowed in Camden (§ 188-31).
What law covers backyard chickens in Camden?
§ 188-31. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
§ 188-31 — read the official code
“No person shall have, keep or maintain any animal or fowl, with the exception of dogs, cats, rabbits, parrots, parakeets, mynah birds, love birds and other normally accepted psittacine birds, within the territorial jurisdiction of this municipality. [Adopted 9-28-1978 by Ord. No. MC-1380; Amended 10-12-2006 by Ord. No. MC-4234]” 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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