Can I keep chickens in Greenwich, CT?
Yes, with conditions — Greenwich allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 9 hens where permitted). Coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Sec. 6-95(a)(6)(C), Building Zone Regulations (eff. 12/28/2022), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 9 |
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Coop must be at least 50 ft from any property line. No sale of eggs. No on-site slaughter. Site must comply with Art. 9 Animal Control (Sec. 4-111 through 4-117). Roosters prohibited on lots under 4 acres. |
| Code section | Sec. 6-95(a)(6)(C), Building Zone Regulations (eff. 12/28/2022) |
Greenwich allows fewer than 10 poultry (chickens, peacocks, ducks and similar) as a permitted accessory use in residential zones under Sec. 6-95(a)(6)(C), effective December 28, 2022. No permit required. Coop must be at least 50 ft from any property line. Roosters allowed on lots of 4 or more acres only. No egg sales and no on-site slaughter permitted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Greenwich?
Yes, with conditions — Greenwich allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Sec. 6-95(a)(6)(C), Building Zone Regulations (eff. 12/28/2022)).
How many chickens can I keep in Greenwich?
Up to 9 hens. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Greenwich?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Greenwich.
Are roosters allowed in Greenwich?
Yes, with conditions — see Greenwich's rules (Sec. 6-95(a)(6)(C), Building Zone Regulations (eff. 12/28/2022)).
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Greenwich?
50 feet minimum. Coop must be at least 50 ft from any property line. No sale of eggs. No on-site slaughter. Site must comply with Art. 9 Animal Control (Sec. 4-111 through 4-117). Roosters prohibited on lots under 4 acres.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Greenwich?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Greenwich's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Greenwich?
Sec. 6-95(a)(6)(C), Building Zone Regulations (eff. 12/28/2022). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Sec. 6-95(a)(6)(C), Building Zone Regulations (eff. 12/28/2022) — read the official code
“The keeping of fewer than ten (10) poultry (chickens, peacocks, ducks and the like) provided there is: (a) No sale of eggs; and (b) No on-site slaughter; and (c) No roosters on properties with less than 4 acres; and (d) The site complies with Article 9, Animal Control, of the Town of Greenwich Code of Ordinances, Sections 4-111 thru 4-117, with the exception that the coop shall be at least 50 from any property line. (12/28/2022)” 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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