Home › New Hampshire › Hampton
Can I keep chickens in Hampton, NH?
Hens allowed Town in Rockingham County · Checked October 28, 2026
Hen limitUp to 8 hens
RoostersProhibited
Lot size & whereAt least 10,000 sq ft, in the RAA, RA, RB or G districts, used as a residence
Coop setbacksHenhouse and fenced area in side or rear yard, at least 20 ft from property lines; henhouse max 6 ft tall, at least 4 sq ft per hen
Permit needed?Yes. Building Inspector approval is required, and the Building Department approves henhouses and fenced areas
Other rules to know
- Owner must live on the lot
- You may sell eggs from your own hens, but no breeding or slaughtering
- No scrap-material coops; must look like a normal residential shed
What the ordinance says
"Domestic chickens are permitted with Building Inspector approval as an accessory use on any lot which is at least 10,000 square feet in size ... Up to eight (8) chicken hens of any breed may be kept. Roosters are prohibited."
Source: Hampton Zoning Ordinance § 6.3, Keeping of Domesticated Chickens (2026 edition). Checked October 28, 2026.
Confirm with Hampton before you build. Rules change, and HOA or deed rules can be stricter.