Can I keep chickens in Marysville, WA?
Yes — Marysville allows backyard chickens, up to 20 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 20 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (MMC 10.04.315, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 20 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Home slaughter | Allowed with restrictions |
| Coop rules | Predator-resistant shelter required; shelters/pens in rear yard, at least 20 ft from neighboring residentially occupied structures; manure in covered fly-proof receptacles, weekly disposal. |
| Code section | MMC 10.04.315 |
Marysville permits fowl for personal household use: on lots under one acre, 1 fowl per 1,000 sq ft up to 20; roosters, peafowl, guinea fowl prohibited at that lot size; lots over one acre have no established limits. No permit. On-site processing expressly allowed in rear yard out of public view. Current code (Ord. 3290, 2023) differs from older secondary sources.
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Can I keep chickens in Marysville?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Marysville (MMC 10.04.315).
How many chickens can I keep in Marysville?
Up to 20 hens. 1 hen per 1,000 sq ft of lot area, max 20.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Marysville?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Marysville.
Are roosters allowed in Marysville?
No — roosters are prohibited in Marysville.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Marysville?
20 feet minimum. Predator-resistant shelter required; shelters/pens in rear yard, at least 20 ft from neighboring residentially occupied structures; manure in covered fly-proof receptacles, weekly disposal.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Marysville?
Yes, with restrictions — see the city's rules in MMC 10.04.315.
What law covers backyard chickens in Marysville?
MMC 10.04.315. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
MMC 10.04.315 — read the official code
“Lots less than one acre: (i) One fowl allowed per 1,000 square feet of property or 20 fowl, whichever is less.” source
“Fowl may be processed on the premises; provided, that the processing occurs in the rear yard out of public view.” source
Last verified June 11, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code.
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