Coop Ready Arizona Goodyear
Hens allowed
Yes. Goodyear allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
For a single-family detached home in the AU, R1-10, R1-7, R1-6, R1-4, R1-C and R2 zones. The enclosure can be up to 200 sq ft and 8 ft, and shorter than the fence. These rules match Arizona's state hen law.
Hen limit
6
Roosters
Banned
Permit
No
Coop placement
Enclosure in the rear or side yard, at least 20 ft from neighboring property
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Goodyear rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Will your coop fit in Goodyear?
Draw your lot, your house and your neighbor's house on a satellite map, drop in a coop, and Coop Ready measures the distances and compares them with the Goodyear rules above. Free, no account.
Backyard chicken questions in Goodyear
How many chickens can I have in Goodyear?
Up to 6 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Goodyear?
No. Goodyear bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Goodyear?
No. Goodyear does not require a permit for a typical backyard flock.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Goodyear?
Where the coop can go in Goodyear: enclosure in the rear or side yard, at least 20 ft from neighboring property.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Goodyear allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
More Arizona cities
- Avondale, AZ
- Buckeye, AZ
- Casa Grande, AZ
- Chandler, AZ
- Flagstaff, AZ
- Gilbert, AZ
- Glendale, AZ
- Lake Havasu City, AZ
- Marana, AZ
- Mesa, AZ
- Oro Valley, AZ
- Phoenix, AZ
- Prescott Valley, AZ
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Sierra Vista, AZ
- Tempe, AZ
- Tucson, AZ
- Yuma, AZ
More from Coop Ready
- Rooster laws by city
- Cities that ban chickens
- HOA chicken rules
- Coop setback rules
- Permit site plan checklist
- Arizona chicken laws
- California chicken laws
- Colorado chicken laws
- Florida chicken laws
- Georgia chicken laws
- Oregon chicken laws
- Texas chicken laws
- Washington chicken laws
See every city on Coop Ready → · Coop size calculator · Chicken laws study · Backyard chickens 101
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 Goodyear before you build.
