Can I keep chickens in Arvada, CO?
Yes — Arvada allows backyard chickens, up to 5 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 35 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Arvada Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-92(4) (Livestock—Chickens and turkeys), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 5 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 35 ft |
| Coop rules | Outside the RA and RN-32.5 zoning districts, chickens/turkeys may not be kept in the front-yard setback. Combination cap: no more than 3 female chickens plus 2 female turkeys if mixing species. |
| Code section | Arvada Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-92(4) (Livestock—Chickens and turkeys) |
Arvada allows up to five female chickens per residential parcel city-wide (chickens/turkeys are allowed in every zoning district, not just agricultural ones), with no permit required. Roosters are banned, and chickens must be kept at least 35 feet from any neighboring dwelling and out of the front-yard setback.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Arvada?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Arvada (Arvada Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-92(4) (Livestock—Chickens and turkeys)).
How many chickens can I keep in Arvada?
Up to 5 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Arvada?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Arvada.
Are roosters allowed in Arvada?
No — roosters are prohibited in Arvada.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Arvada?
35 feet minimum. Outside the RA and RN-32.5 zoning districts, chickens/turkeys may not be kept in the front-yard setback. Combination cap: no more than 3 female chickens plus 2 female turkeys if mixing species.
What law covers backyard chickens in Arvada?
Arvada Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-92(4) (Livestock—Chickens and turkeys). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Arvada Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-92(4) (Livestock—Chickens and turkeys) — read the official code
“Livestock—Chickens and turkeys. In addition to being kept in the RA and RN-32.5 zoning districts, chickens and turkeys may be kept in any other zoning district.” source
“Livestock—Chickens and turkeys. In addition to being kept in the RA and RN-32.5 zoning districts, chickens and turkeys may be kept in any other zoning district.” source
“Maximum 5 allowed. Coop location: Coops must be at least 35 feet away from neighboring residential structures” source
“it shall be unlawful for any person or household to keep, have custody of, or allow more than five female chickens” source
Last verified September 27, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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