Can I keep chickens in Ely, NV?
No — Ely does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Ely City Code 12-4B-2 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District Uses), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Ely City Code 12-4B-2 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District Uses) |
In Ely's single-family residential districts (R-1-100, R-1-75, R-1-50), the only agricultural use permitted is gardening, berry and tree crops, and greenhouses; keeping of poultry or other animals is not a permitted or special use. Animal keeping is permitted only in the Ranch Agricultural (R-A) and Open Range (O-5) districts. Because the residential use table does not list poultry, chickens are not allowed in Ely's residential zones.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Ely?
No — chickens are not allowed in Ely (Ely City Code 12-4B-2 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District Uses)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Ely?
Ely City Code 12-4B-2 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District Uses). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Ely City Code 12-4B-2 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District Uses) — read the official code
“Agricultural as follows: gardening berry and tree crops, greenhouse as an incidental use | P | P | P (R-1-100, R-1-75, R-1-50) - poultry/animal keeping not listed as a permitted or special use.” 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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