West Jordan, UT Chicken Laws: Hens, Roosters, Permit

Coop Ready Utah West Jordan

Allowed with a permit

Yes, with a permit. West Jordan allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.

Allowed only in listed residential zones (not the R-R zone) on lots with a single-family home, duplex or twin home. The coop needs at least 1.5 sq ft per bird, or 6 sq ft per bird if the hens cannot roam outside it; eggs are for family use only, with no sales. A heated coop must sit at least 10 ft from any habitable building on your own lot.

Hen limit

5 hens plus up to 5 chicks

Roosters

Banned (roosters and crowing hens prohibited)

Permit

Yes: a yearly fowl keeping permit; fee set in the city fee schedule

Coop placement

Coop in the rear or interior side yard, at least 5 ft from the property line and 20 ft from the nearest home on a neighboring lot

Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.

Read the official West Jordan rules ↗ Checked October 2026.

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Backyard chicken questions in West Jordan

How many chickens can I have in West Jordan?

The hen limit in West Jordan: 5 hens plus up to 5 chicks.

Are roosters allowed in West Jordan?

No. Roosters and crowing hens are prohibited in West Jordan.

Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in West Jordan?

Yes. West Jordan requires a fowl keeping permit that is renewed every year.

How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in West Jordan?

Where the coop can go in West Jordan: coop in the rear or interior side yard, at least 5 ft from the property line and 20 ft from the nearest home on a neighboring lot.