Backyard hens & livestock — Rutland, Vermont

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

The City of Rutland, Vermont has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Revised Ordinances of the City of Rutland (Title 17 Ch.3 SS3121-3122 - keeping of livestock and fowl as public health nuisance), verified 2026-09-22.

Revised Ordinances of the City of Rutland (Title 17 Ch.3 SS3121-3122 - keeping of livestock and fowl as public health nuisance) adopted ordinance

Caps swine at 4 per property, requires 100-ft setback from dwellings, and requires fowl/livestock be confined and not offensive/nuisance to neighbors; civil penalty $50-$500.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: https://rutlandcity.org · Last verified 2026-09-22 · Backyard hens & livestock across Vermont · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities