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Can I keep chickens in Lebanon, NH?
Hens allowed City in Grafton County · Checked October 28, 2026
Hen limitUp to 4 hens on lots up to 2 acres; 10 hens on 2 to 5 acres; 2 hens per acre over 5 acres
RoostersNot allowed in R-1 or R-2. In R-3, allowed on lots over 5 acres at 1 rooster per 10 hens, with coop 150 ft from all lot lines
Lot size & whereOne- and two-family homes only; no chickens on multi-family lots. (Rural lands districts where farming is allowed follow different rules.)
Coop setbacksCoop and secure enclosure must meet your district's side and rear yard setbacks and cannot be in the front yard
Permit needed?Yes. A Zoning Permit (fee listed as $31) with a site plan is required before you build the coop or get hens
Other rules to know
- Chickens must stay inside the secure enclosure at all times
- No outdoor slaughtering
What the ordinance says
"No roosters shall be allowed in the R-1 or R-2 Districts. In the R-3 District, roosters may be kept on lots larger than 5 acres at a ratio of 1 rooster per 10 hens."
Source: Lebanon Zoning Ordinance § 611, Keeping of Chickens. Checked October 28, 2026.
Confirm with Lebanon before you build. Rules change, and HOA or deed rules can be stricter.