Can I keep chickens in Laredo, TX?
Yes, with conditions — Laredo allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Laredo Code Secs. 6-41, 6-42 (as amended by Ordinance 2017-O-072), verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Coop rules | Fowl confined in an enclosure with sanitary drainage; daily litter collection in ratproof, flytight containers. Any fowl at least 50 ft from non-owner residences; 5+ fowl (or any roosters) at least 100 ft. Director may grant exemptions after inspection. |
| Code section | Laredo Code Secs. 6-41, 6-42 (as amended by Ordinance 2017-O-072) |
No fixed cap on fowl. Keeping fewer than 4 small animals or fowl within 50 feet of a neighboring residence is unlawful. Keeping 5 or more small animals or fowl in any combination, or any number of male chickens, within 100 feet of a neighboring residence is unlawful. The setbacks do not apply to the keeper's own residence or business premises. The director may grant an exemption after inspection.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Laredo?
Yes, with conditions — Laredo allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Laredo Code Secs. 6-41, 6-42 (as amended by Ordinance 2017-O-072)).
How many chickens can I keep in Laredo?
It depends on your lot. No fixed cap; fowl 50 ft from neighboring residences, and 5+ fowl (or any male chickens) 100 ft; director may grant exemptions.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Laredo?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Laredo.
Are roosters allowed in Laredo?
Yes, with conditions — see Laredo's rules (Laredo Code Secs. 6-41, 6-42 (as amended by Ordinance 2017-O-072)).
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Laredo?
50 feet minimum. Fowl confined in an enclosure with sanitary drainage; daily litter collection in ratproof, flytight containers. Any fowl at least 50 ft from non-owner residences; 5+ fowl (or any roosters) at least 100 ft. Director may grant exemptions after inspection.
What law covers backyard chickens in Laredo?
Laredo Code Secs. 6-41, 6-42 (as amended by Ordinance 2017-O-072). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Laredo Code Secs. 6-41, 6-42 (as amended by Ordinance 2017-O-072) — read the official code
“unlawful for a person to keep any small animals or fowl, in any combination thereof, within fifty (50) feet of any residence, structure or building used for human habitation” source
“It is unlawful for a person to keep five (5) or more small animals or fowl, in any combination thereof, or any number of male chickens, within one hundred (100) feet of any residence. It is unlawful for a person to keep less than four (4) small animals or fowl within fifty (50) feet of any residence. For purposes of this subsection only the definition of fowl excludes male chickens, which are subject to the setback requirements of subsection (a)(5).” source
Last verified July 26, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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