Can I keep chickens in Dededo, GU?
Yes, with conditions — Dededo allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 20 hens where permitted). Coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (10 GCA § 35102, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 20 |
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Coop rules | All coops, pens, and enclosures must be kept clean and free from accumulation of excreta, decayed food, and filth. Birds must be kept 50 ft from any building (10 GCA § 35103). |
| Code section | 10 GCA § 35102 |
Guam territorial law (10 GCA § 35102) allows up to 20 poultry or fowl on any premises territory-wide, provided they are kept 50 feet from any building and maintained in a clean, sanitary condition. No permit is required. Dededo is Guam's most populous village; the 50-foot setback from any building is the key practical compliance constraint on residential lots.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Dededo?
Yes, with conditions — Dededo allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (10 GCA § 35102).
How many chickens can I keep in Dededo?
Up to 20 hens. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Dededo?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Dededo.
Are roosters allowed in Dededo?
Yes, with conditions — see Dededo's rules (10 GCA § 35102).
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Dededo?
50 feet minimum. All coops, pens, and enclosures must be kept clean and free from accumulation of excreta, decayed food, and filth. Birds must be kept 50 ft from any building (10 GCA § 35103).
What law covers backyard chickens in Dededo?
10 GCA § 35102. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
10 GCA § 35102 — read the official code
“Poultry or fowl may be kept upon any premises provided the number does not exceed twenty (20), they are kept fifty (50) feet away from any building, and, they are kept clean and free, from any accumulation of excreta, decayed food and filth of every kind.” source
“All houses, yards, coops, hutches, kennels, pens, paddocks, barns, stables or other structures or enclosures for any fowl or animal shall be kept clean and free from any accumulation of excreta, decayed food and filth of every kind.” source
“No owner or occupant shall keep or allow to be kept upon any premises owned by him, or in his possession or control, any pigs, horses, cattle, sheep, goats or carabao in any residential area except those zoned as agricultural areas. Poultry or fowl may be kept upon any premises provided the number does not exceed twenty (20)...” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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