Can I keep chickens in Central, LA?
Yes — Central allows backyard chickens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 10 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Code of Ordinances Title 3 (Animals), Sec. 3:40, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | No numeric cap |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 10 ft |
| Coop rules | Chickens/fowl confined to owner's property in a rear-yard pen/coop at least 10 ft from the nearest property line and 50 ft from any residence other than the owner's; cleaned regularly. Roosters, geese, ducks, turkeys, peacocks prohibited on residential-subdivision lots of 2 acres or less. |
| Code section | Code of Ordinances Title 3 (Animals), Sec. 3:40 |
The City of Central allows keeping hens if confined to a rear-yard coop at least 10 ft from the property line and 50 ft from any other residence. On lots of two acres or less in a recognized residential subdivision, roosters, geese, guinea fowl, ducks, turkeys and peacocks are prohibited (hens are allowed). No numeric hen cap and no permit are stated.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Central?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Central (Code of Ordinances Title 3 (Animals), Sec. 3:40).
How many chickens can I keep in Central?
Central sets no numeric cap on hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Central?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Central.
Are roosters allowed in Central?
No — roosters are prohibited in Central.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Central?
10 feet minimum. Chickens/fowl confined to owner's property in a rear-yard pen/coop at least 10 ft from the nearest property line and 50 ft from any residence other than the owner's; cleaned regularly. Roosters, geese, ducks, turkeys, peacocks prohibited on residential-subdivision lots of 2 acres or less.
What law covers backyard chickens in Central?
Code of Ordinances Title 3 (Animals), Sec. 3:40. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Ordinances Title 3 (Animals), Sec. 3:40 — read the official code
“The keeping of roosters, geese, guinea fowl, ducks, turkeys, or peacocks is prohibited in a recognized residential subdivision on lots of two acres or less.” source
“Pens, coops, flight cages, or other enclosures shall be located only in the rear yard and shall be a minimum of ten feet from the nearest property line and a minimum of 50 feet from any residence other than that of the owner.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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