Coop Ready Washington Kent
Hens allowed
Yes. Kent allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Fowl are not allowed on lots under 5,000 sq ft, and they count separately from the 3 small pets allowed per home. A 7,200 sq ft lot works out to 5 hens.
Hen limit
3 on a 5,000 sq ft lot, plus 1 per extra 1,000 sq ft
Roosters
Allowed; habitual crowing is a nuisance
Permit
No
Coop placement
Coop at least 10 ft from any other residential lot
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Kent rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Will your coop fit in Kent?
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Backyard chicken questions in Kent
How many chickens can I have in Kent?
The hen limit in Kent: 3 on a 5,000 sq ft lot, plus 1 per extra 1,000 sq ft.
Are roosters allowed in Kent?
Kent does not ban roosters, but a fowl that annoys neighbors by frequent habitual crowing is a public nuisance (KCC 8.01.030).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Kent?
No. Kent does not require a permit for a typical backyard flock.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Kent?
Where the coop can go in Kent: coop at least 10 ft from any other residential lot.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Kent 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 Kent before you build.
