Backyard Chickens

In August 2020, City Council passed an ordinance allowing backyard chickens in the City of Hopkins. 

View the Ordinance (PDF)

Apply for Backyard Chicken License

A license is required to keep backyard chickens in the City of Hopkins. 

View the Backyard Chicken License Application (PDF)

Application resources

• Find your lot on the Hennepin County’s GIS site
• Find your zoning district using the Hopkins Interactive Zoning Map
• Learn more about the City's site plan requirements
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Backyard Poultry
• University of Minnesota Extension: Small-scale poultry
• The Poultry Site: How to Keep Chickens Warm in the Winter
• Fresh Eggs Daily: The Beginners Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens

Completed applications

Applications, complete with supplements and $150 application fee, should be returned to:

City of Hopkins Planning Division
1010 First Street S
Hopkins, MN 55343