Can I keep chickens in Broken Arrow, OK?
Yes — Broken Arrow allows backyard chickens, up to 4 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 40 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-11 and 5-22 (Ord. No. 3815, Feb. 6, 2024), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 4 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 40 ft |
| Coop rules | Fewer than five domestic animals (chickens count) unless zoned agricultural (A-1) or unplatted residential. Coop >=40 ft from any residence other than the owner's (and from apartments, hotels, restaurants, food stores, schools, religious or hospital buildings). Roosters unlawful within 150 ft of any dwelling. Poultry may not be kept within 150 ft of a grocery/food establishment/school except in an agricultural district. |
| Code section | Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-11 and 5-22 (Ord. No. 3815, Feb. 6, 2024) |
Broken Arrow allows backyard hens in residential zones so long as fewer than five domestic animals are kept (chickens count) and the coop sits at least 40 feet from any neighboring residence. No keeping permit is required for that count. Roosters are effectively prohibited because they cannot be kept within 150 feet of any dwelling. Agricultural (A-1) and unplatted residential properties are exempt from the five-animal cap.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Broken Arrow?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-11 and 5-22 (Ord. No. 3815, Feb. 6, 2024)).
How many chickens can I keep in Broken Arrow?
Up to 4 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Broken Arrow?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Broken Arrow.
Are roosters allowed in Broken Arrow?
No — roosters are prohibited in Broken Arrow.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Broken Arrow?
40 feet minimum. Fewer than five domestic animals (chickens count) unless zoned agricultural (A-1) or unplatted residential. Coop >=40 ft from any residence other than the owner's (and from apartments, hotels, restaurants, food stores, schools, religious or hospital buildings). Roosters unlawful within 150 ft of any dwelling. Poultry may not be kept within 150 ft of a grocery/food establishment/school except in an agricultural district.
What law covers backyard chickens in Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-11 and 5-22 (Ord. No. 3815, Feb. 6, 2024). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-11 and 5-22 (Ord. No. 3815, Feb. 6, 2024) — read the official code
“No person shall keep, harbor or possess five or more domestic animals on their property. Property zoned agricultural (A-1) is excepted from this subsection.” source
“It is also unlawful to maintain roosters within 150 feet of any dwelling or house trailer.” source
“to maintain any stable, dog kennel, chicken coop, dovecote, rabbit warren, yard or other establishment wherein animals are kept closer than 40 feet from any tenement or apartment house, hotel, restaurant, boarding house, retail food store, building used for educational, religious or hospital purposes, or residence other than that occupied by the owner or occupant” 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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