Coop Ready California Santa Rosa
Hens allowed
Yes. Santa Rosa allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Hens are kept in a securely fenced rear yard with a coop and pen no taller than 8 ft. Hens are allowed on top of the 5-pet total.
Hen limit
3 to 30 by lot size
Roosters
Banned
Permit
No
Coop placement
Coop 5 ft from side and rear lines (10 ft for more than 6 hens) and 20 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 Santa Rosa rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Santa Rosa
How many chickens can I have in Santa Rosa?
The hen limit in Santa Rosa: 3 to 30 by lot size.
Are roosters allowed in Santa Rosa?
No. Santa Rosa bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Santa Rosa?
No. Santa Rosa does not require a permit for a typical backyard flock.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Santa Rosa?
Where the coop can go in Santa Rosa: coop 5 ft from side and rear lines (10 ft for more than 6 hens) and 20 ft from neighbors' homes.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa before you build.
