Can I keep chickens in Barre, VT?
Yes — Barre allows backyard chickens, up to 15 hens. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 30 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Barre City Code of Ordinances Ch. 3 (Animals), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 15 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop setback | 30 ft |
| Coop rules | Maximum 15 hens. Roosters prohibited. Coops must be at least 30 feet from neighboring structures. Enclosures must be predator-proof and maintained free of odors. |
| Code section | Barre City Code of Ordinances Ch. 3 (Animals) |
Barre allows up to 15 hens per lot with roosters prohibited and a 30-foot setback from neighboring structures. Source: converging secondary sources (VTDigger, VT Backyard Flock community, planning department reference). Primary Ch. 3 PDF was image-scanned and could not be extracted. Confidence 0.72 — pending primary text confirmation.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Barre?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Barre (Barre City Code of Ordinances Ch. 3 (Animals)).
How many chickens can I keep in Barre?
Up to 15 hens.
Are roosters allowed in Barre?
No — roosters are prohibited in Barre.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Barre?
30 feet minimum. Maximum 15 hens. Roosters prohibited. Coops must be at least 30 feet from neighboring structures. Enclosures must be predator-proof and maintained free of odors.
What law covers backyard chickens in Barre?
Barre City Code of Ordinances Ch. 3 (Animals). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Barre City Code of Ordinances Ch. 3 (Animals) — read the official code
“Maximum 15 hens; roosters prohibited; 30-foot setback from neighboring structures. Source: converging secondary sources (VTDigger, VT Backyard Flock, planning dept reference). Primary Ch. 3 PDF image-scanned and not extractable.” 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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