Can I keep chickens in Englewood, CO?
Yes — Englewood allows backyard chickens with no permit required. (Englewood Municipal Code Title 7 Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl), Art. C Sec. 7-1C-2, 7-1C-4, 7-1C-6; Title 16 Ch. 4 (zoning use standards, checked — no poultry provisions), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Owner must keep premises clean/sanitary and remove manure at least weekly. Fowl-keeping that habitually disturbs neighborhood peace is a nuisance. Dyed/colored baby chicks may not be sold or given away as pets/novelties. |
| Code section | Englewood Municipal Code Title 7 Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl), Art. C Sec. 7-1C-2, 7-1C-4, 7-1C-6; Title 16 Ch. 4 (zoning use standards, checked — no poultry provisions) |
Englewood has no chicken-specific numeric limits anywhere in its code. The Animal Code bans cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine but conspicuously omits chickens, and the zoning code is likewise silent on poultry. No permit, hen cap, rooster rule, or setback is codified — only general sanitation and nuisance provisions apply.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Englewood?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Englewood (Englewood Municipal Code Title 7 Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl), Art. C Sec. 7-1C-2, 7-1C-4, 7-1C-6; Title 16 Ch. 4 (zoning use standards, checked — no poultry provisions)).
How many chickens can I keep in Englewood?
It depends on your lot. No numeric hen/rooster limit, permit, or setback exists in the Animal Code or the zoning code's use standards; only general sanitation and nuisance provisions apply..
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Englewood?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Englewood.
What law covers backyard chickens in Englewood?
Englewood Municipal Code Title 7 Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl), Art. C Sec. 7-1C-2, 7-1C-4, 7-1C-6; Title 16 Ch. 4 (zoning use standards, checked — no poultry provisions). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Englewood Municipal Code Title 7 Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl), Art. C Sec. 7-1C-2, 7-1C-4, 7-1C-6; Title 16 Ch. 4 (zoning use standards, checked — no poultry provisions) — read the official code
“unlawful for anyone within the City limits to keep, harbor or maintain cattle, horses, sheep, goats or swine on their premises” source
“The raising of domestic poultry such as chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, doves, pheasants or other non-exotic domesticated fowl is permitted within the City of Englewood. It is unlawful to keep animals or fowl that by reason of odor, uncleanliness, disease, sound or cry disturb the peace and comfort of any neighborhood.” source
“shall keep the building and premises in a clean and sanitary condition and shall remove all manure from the premises at least once each week” 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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