Can I keep chickens in Centennial, CO?
Yes — Centennial allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited. (Centennial Municipal Code Sec. 7-7-340 (Limits on animals; prohibited animals; chickens), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Chickens must be contained in a covered enclosure between dusk and dawn. Roosters over 6 months old are prohibited (younger roosters technically permitted). Rule doesn't apply in the Agricultural or Neighborhood Conservation zone districts, or to pet-fancier-permit holders. |
| Code section | Centennial Municipal Code Sec. 7-7-340 (Limits on animals; prohibited animals; chickens) |
Centennial caps backyard chickens at 6 per household city-wide, requires no permit, and confines them to a covered enclosure overnight. Roosters are effectively banned once they reach 6 months old. None of this applies in the Agricultural or Neighborhood Conservation zone districts, or to pet-fancier permit holders, who follow different rules.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Centennial?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Centennial (Centennial Municipal Code Sec. 7-7-340 (Limits on animals; prohibited animals; chickens)).
How many chickens can I keep in Centennial?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Centennial?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Centennial.
Are roosters allowed in Centennial?
No — roosters are prohibited in Centennial.
What law covers backyard chickens in Centennial?
Centennial Municipal Code Sec. 7-7-340 (Limits on animals; prohibited animals; chickens). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Centennial Municipal Code Sec. 7-7-340 (Limits on animals; prohibited animals; chickens) — read the official code
“Centennial residents are allowed to own, or have custody of, a maximum of...Six chickens, provided that chickens must be contained in a covered enclosure between dusk and dawn.” source
“no person or household shall own or have custody of: Livestock, except rabbits and not more than six (6) chickens” source
“no person or household shall own or have custody of: ... Roosters more than six (6) months old” 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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