Can I keep chickens in Pueblo, CO?
Yes — Pueblo allows backyard chickens, up to 10 hens with no permit required. Coops must be at least 8 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Pueblo Municipal Code Sec. 11-4-32 (Nuisances; certain fowl and animals), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 10 |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 8 ft |
| Coop rules | Up to ten 'standard' or ten 'bantam' chickens over 4 months old. Coops/structures may not be within 8 ft of an adjoining property line, and separately may not be within 40 ft of any dwelling other than the owner's. |
| Code section | Pueblo Municipal Code Sec. 11-4-32 (Nuisances; certain fowl and animals) |
Pueblo caps backyard chickens at 10 birds (standard or bantam) over 4 months old. Coops must be at least 8 feet from an adjoining property line and 40 feet from any dwelling other than the owner's. No permit or rooster-specific rule was found.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Pueblo?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Pueblo (Pueblo Municipal Code Sec. 11-4-32 (Nuisances; certain fowl and animals)).
How many chickens can I keep in Pueblo?
Up to 10 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Pueblo?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Pueblo.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Pueblo?
8 feet minimum. Up to ten 'standard' or ten 'bantam' chickens over 4 months old. Coops/structures may not be within 8 ft of an adjoining property line, and separately may not be within 40 ft of any dwelling other than the owner's.
What law covers backyard chickens in Pueblo?
Pueblo Municipal Code Sec. 11-4-32 (Nuisances; certain fowl and animals). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Pueblo Municipal Code Sec. 11-4-32 (Nuisances; certain fowl and animals) — read the official code
“unlawful...for any person to keep or maintain in the City more than ten (10) "standard" chickens or ten (10) "bantam" chickens over the age of four (4) months” source
“no person shall keep or maintain in the City more than ten (10) standard chickens or ten (10) bantam chickens over the age of four (4) months ... within eight (8) feet of the property line of any adjacent improved lot ... within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling other than that occupied by such person” source
“unlawful...to keep or maintain any chicks, chickens...in an enclosed structure or building within eight (8) feet of the property line of any adjoining improved lot...or within forty (40) feet of any dwelling other than that occupied by such person” 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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