Can I keep chickens in Redmond, OR?
Yes, with conditions — Redmond allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Redmond Development Code 8.365 (Keeping of Livestock); 5.335(15)(o), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Livestock (including fowl) may only be kept on residentially zoned properties. Fowl pens/coops on the rear half of the property, at least 25 ft from any dwelling on an abutting property; coops set back 10 ft from rear lot lines and 15 ft from side lot lines. Roosters are prohibited as 'crowing fowl' (declared a public nuisance). |
| Code section | Redmond Development Code 8.365 (Keeping of Livestock); 5.335(15)(o) |
Redmond allows hens (female fowl) on residentially zoned property: four for the first 5,000 sq ft of property plus one additional for each additional 1,000 sq ft. Roosters / 'crowing fowl' (males) are prohibited as a public nuisance. Coops must be at least 25 ft from any abutting dwelling. The allowance is zone-dependent (residentially zoned property that permits livestock).
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Redmond?
Yes, with conditions — Redmond allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Redmond Development Code 8.365 (Keeping of Livestock); 5.335(15)(o)).
How many chickens can I keep in Redmond?
It depends on your lot. 4 hens, +1 per 1,000 sq ft above 5,000. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Redmond?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Redmond.
Are roosters allowed in Redmond?
No — roosters are prohibited in Redmond.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Redmond?
25 feet minimum. Livestock (including fowl) may only be kept on residentially zoned properties. Fowl pens/coops on the rear half of the property, at least 25 ft from any dwelling on an abutting property; coops set back 10 ft from rear lot lines and 15 ft from side lot lines. Roosters are prohibited as 'crowing fowl' (declared a public nuisance).
What law covers backyard chickens in Redmond?
Redmond Development Code 8.365 (Keeping of Livestock); 5.335(15)(o). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Redmond Development Code 8.365 (Keeping of Livestock); 5.335(15)(o) — read the official code
“The number of fowl and rabbits allowed shall be four for the first 5,000 square feet of property and one additional animal for every 1,000 square feet of property thereafter.” source
“Per Sec. 8.020, 'fowl' means any female fowl from the order Galliformes, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, peacocks. Per Sec. 5.335(15)(o), crowing fowl are considered a public nuisance; Sec. 5.325: 'Crowing Fowl means any male fowl from the order galliformes, including roosters, drakes.'” source
“Fowl pens and coops shall be located on the rear half of the property not closer than 25 feet from any dwelling abutting the subject property. Animal runs, barns, fowl pens, and coops shall be setback ten feet from rear property lines and 15 feet from side property lines.” 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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