Can I keep chickens in Morrisville, VT?
Yes — Morrisville allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 20 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Morrisville Village Zoning Regulations § 3.4, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Coop rules | Up to 6 birds. No roosters. Permit required. Coop must be in rear yard. 20ft setback. Strict sanitation maintenance required. |
| Code section | Morrisville Village Zoning Regulations § 3.4 |
Morrisville Village allows up to 6 birds with permit required. Roosters not allowed. 20ft setback from property lines. Coops must be located in rear yard and strictly maintained for sanitation. Zoning § 3.4. Source: cityhubgo.com (April 2026), citing morristownvt.org.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Morrisville?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Morrisville (Morrisville Village Zoning Regulations § 3.4).
How many chickens can I keep in Morrisville?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Morrisville?
Yes — Morrisville requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in Morrisville?
No — roosters are prohibited in Morrisville.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Morrisville?
20 feet minimum. Up to 6 birds. No roosters. Permit required. Coop must be in rear yard. 20ft setback. Strict sanitation maintenance required.
What law covers backyard chickens in Morrisville?
Morrisville Village Zoning Regulations § 3.4. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Morrisville Village Zoning Regulations § 3.4 — read the official code
“Morrisville Village: Hen Limit: Up to 6 birds. Roosters: Not Allowed. Permit: Required. Setback: 20ft. Coops must be kept in the rear yard and strictly maintained for sanitation. Section 3.4.” 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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