Merchantville Borough Clerk: Denise Brouse

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

856-662-2474 x303

856-662-0461 Fax

info@merchantvillenj.gov

 

 

 

 

 

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    Animal License Information

    Licenses must be obtained annually in the month of January. Instruction and Form 

    Fees: Spayed/Neutered $18.00

    Unspayed/unneutered: $23.00

    Late Fees: After January 31, the late fee is $20.00 in addition to the original cost.

    A non-compliance fee of $50.00 shall be charged for each cat or dog found to be unlicensed.

    Licensing Age: Cats and Dogs over 7 months

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    Backyard Chicken Information

    License renewal is $25.00 per year by cash or check to 1 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109.
    Please mail or drop off the paperwork with a stamped, self-addressed envelope in our drop box and once processed, you will receive in the mail a receipt and a new tag for your chicken pen.
    DON’T FORGET:

        • The Chicken coop shall be the appropriate size for the number of chickens, dry, well ventilated and clean coop with an enclosed run that is predator-proof.
        • There shall be no selling of eggs.
        • Waste will be handled in a way as proper composting to prevent offensive odors.
        • You must attend a “backyard Chicken class” prior to requesting a license.
        • No roosters allowed.
        • The Code enforcement officer is empowered to revoke the license held by any person who violates ordinance 16-12
          Call 662-2474 x 303 if you have any questions.

    Chicken License Application

     

    Animal cruelty information provided by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH):

    4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees
    4:22-26 Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty
     Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws 2018

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    CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT APPLICATION

    Thank you for your interest in a Clean Communities Grant. One grant per month will be awarded.  Your organization should complete at least 2 hours of service and one adult per every 5 children is required. Please complete the application below and return to Denise Brouse  at Merchantville Borough Hall in the Clerks Office.    Application