Can I keep chickens in Ogden, UT?
Yes — Ogden allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 5 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Ogden City Code 15-13-41, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($5) |
| Coop setback | 5 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Coop plus enclosed run required; combined footprint max 120 sq ft, max 7 ft tall, at least 5 ft from any property line and 25 ft from any dwelling on adjacent property. Rear yard must have at least 2,000 sq ft of non-paved, structure-free open area. |
| Code section | Ogden City Code 15-13-41 |
Ogden permits residential chickens as an accessory use to an owner-occupied single-family dwelling, maximum six chickens and no roosters. On-site slaughter and the sale of eggs are prohibited. An annual per-chicken license ($5/chicken) plus a land-use permit and inspection are required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Ogden?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Ogden (Ogden City Code 15-13-41).
How many chickens can I keep in Ogden?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Ogden?
Yes — Ogden requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $5).
Are roosters allowed in Ogden?
No — roosters are prohibited in Ogden.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Ogden?
5 feet minimum. Coop plus enclosed run required; combined footprint max 120 sq ft, max 7 ft tall, at least 5 ft from any property line and 25 ft from any dwelling on adjacent property. Rear yard must have at least 2,000 sq ft of non-paved, structure-free open area.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Ogden?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Ogden's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Ogden?
Ogden City Code 15-13-41. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Ogden City Code 15-13-41 — read the official code
“Where there is sufficient yard space to allow residential chickens, the maximum number of chickens allowed is six (6).” source
“the rear yard has a minimum of two thousand (2,000) square feet of non-paved open area that is free of structures, excluding a coop and run.” source
“Residential chickens are only permitted as an accessory use to a single family owner occupied residential dwelling. Roosters are not allowed.” source
“Residential chickens shall not be slaughtered on site or used for meat.” 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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