League City, TX Chicken Laws: Hens, Roosters, Permits and Coop Rules

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Hens allowed

Yes, but the coop must be 50 ft from neighbors' homes, which many small lots cannot meet.

Coop floors must be cleaned every 24 hours, the inside whitewashed every six months and roosts sprayed monthly. Fowl may not stray off the owner's property. The density cap counts 16 chickens as one animal unit, with at most 3 units per half acre.

Hen limit

Up to about 96 per acre (a density cap shared with other barnyard animals)

Roosters

Not stated

Permit

No (a permit only for selling fowl)

Coop placement

Coop at least 50 ft from any home except the owner's

Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.

Read the official League City rules ↗ Checked October 2026.

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Backyard chicken questions in League City

How many chickens can I have in League City?

The hen limit in League City: up to about 96 per acre (a density cap shared with other barnyard animals).

Are roosters allowed in League City?

The city rules we read do not mention roosters. Check with the city before you get one.

Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in League City?

The permit rule in League City: no (a permit only for selling fowl).

How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in League City?

Where the coop can go in League City: coop at least 50 ft from any home except the owner's.

Can my HOA ban chickens if League City 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 League City before you build.