Can I keep chickens in Norwalk, CT?
Yes — Norwalk allows backyard chickens, up to 12 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (§ 15-5 (Health Code), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 12 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Coop rules | Poultry must be in a stable, pen, structure, or enclosure at least 50 ft from any property boundary and at least 25 ft from any dwelling within the city. Roosters over 4 months of age prohibited. Maximum 12 chickens. |
| Code section | § 15-5 (Health Code) |
Norwalk allows up to 12 chickens with a 50 ft setback from property boundaries and 25 ft from any dwelling. Roosters over 4 months old are prohibited. No permit required. Adopted May 14, 1957; last amended November 12, 2013.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Norwalk?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Norwalk (§ 15-5 (Health Code)).
How many chickens can I keep in Norwalk?
Up to 12 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Norwalk?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Norwalk.
Are roosters allowed in Norwalk?
No — roosters are prohibited in Norwalk.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Norwalk?
50 feet minimum. Poultry must be in a stable, pen, structure, or enclosure at least 50 ft from any property boundary and at least 25 ft from any dwelling within the city. Roosters over 4 months of age prohibited. Maximum 12 chickens.
What law covers backyard chickens in Norwalk?
§ 15-5 (Health Code). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
§ 15-5 (Health Code) — read the official code
“No person shall keep any live poultry, goats, cattle or other livestock in any stable, pen, structure and enclosure which is less than 50 feet from any property boundary, or less than 25 feet from any dwelling within the City of Norwalk. The keeping of roosters over four months of age is prohibited. No person shall keep more than 12 chickens.” 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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