Coop Ready Arizona Mesa
Hens allowed
Yes. Mesa allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Arizona law (A.R.S. 9-462.12) bars cities from banning up to 6 hens behind a single-family home on a lot of half an acre or less, and lets them require no more than a 20 ft setback from the neighboring property. So on smaller lots, Mesa's 40 ft and 75 ft rules cannot block 6 hens.
Hen limit
10 (first half acre)
Roosters
Allowed unless noisy
Permit
No
Coop placement
Run 40 ft and coop 75 ft from neighbors' homes
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Mesa rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Mesa
How many chickens can I have in Mesa?
The hen limit in Mesa: 10 (first half acre).
Are roosters allowed in Mesa?
The rooster rule in Mesa: allowed unless noisy.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Mesa?
No. Mesa does not require a permit to keep up to 10 hens on the first half acre.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Mesa?
Where the coop can go in Mesa: run 40 ft and coop 75 ft from neighbors' homes.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Mesa allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
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Coop Ready is a planning aid, not legal advice. City codes change, and zoning, HOA rules and your exact parcel can change what is allowed. Confirm with Mesa before you build.
