Can I keep chickens in West Jordan, UT?
Yes — West Jordan allows backyard chickens, up to 5 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 20 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (West Jordan City Code 6-3E-3 (Ownership and Maintenance of Chickens); permit 6-3E-5, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 5 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Coop rules | Coop required; min 1.5 sq ft per chicken for roosting (6 sq ft per chicken if not allowed outside the coop). Enclosures in rear yard or interior side yard; at least 20 ft from nearest primary structure on adjoining property and 5 ft from property line. |
| Code section | West Jordan City Code 6-3E-3 (Ownership and Maintenance of Chickens); permit 6-3E-5 |
West Jordan permits up to 5 egg-laying hens (plus up to 5 chicks) per lot; no roosters or crowing hens. Coops/enclosures must be 20 ft from adjoining habitable dwellings and 5 ft from property lines. A Fowl Keeping Permit (valid 1 year, fee per the city fee schedule) is required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in West Jordan?
Yes — chickens are allowed in West Jordan (West Jordan City Code 6-3E-3 (Ownership and Maintenance of Chickens); permit 6-3E-5).
How many chickens can I keep in West Jordan?
Up to 5 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in West Jordan?
Yes — West Jordan requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in West Jordan?
No — roosters are prohibited in West Jordan.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in West Jordan?
20 feet minimum. Coop required; min 1.5 sq ft per chicken for roosting (6 sq ft per chicken if not allowed outside the coop). Enclosures in rear yard or interior side yard; at least 20 ft from nearest primary structure on adjoining property and 5 ft from property line.
What law covers backyard chickens in West Jordan?
West Jordan City Code 6-3E-3 (Ownership and Maintenance of Chickens); permit 6-3E-5. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
West Jordan City Code 6-3E-3 (Ownership and Maintenance of Chickens); permit 6-3E-5 — read the official code
“Up to five egg laying hens and up to five chicks may be kept on a lot. There shall be no roosters or crowing hens... at least one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet provided per chicken.” source
“Any person who desires to keep chickens... shall make application to the City of West Jordan for a fowl keeping permit.” source
“All enclosures, pens and coops shall be located at least twenty feet from the nearest primary structure or habitable dwelling on adjoining properties and at least five feet from the property line.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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