Coop Ready Texas New Braunfels
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. New Braunfels allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Lots under 40,000 sq ft must be single or two-family homes, and hens stay in a covered coop in a fenced rear yard. No slaughter. Lots of 40,000 sq ft or more may keep up to 50 fowl per 40,000 sq ft, housed 100 ft from adjacent homes. Texas Ag Code 251.0055 (HB 1750, 2023) may limit city rules on agricultural operations; it is untested for backyard hens, and Dallas Animal Services applies it to roosters.
Hen limit
4 hens on lots under 40,000 sq ft
Roosters
Banned on lots under 40,000 sq ft
Permit
Yes: register with animal control (no fee stated)
Coop placement
Covered coop at least 10 ft from adjacent property lines and 30 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 New Braunfels rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in New Braunfels
How many chickens can I have in New Braunfels?
The hen limit in New Braunfels: 4 hens on lots under 40,000 sq ft.
Are roosters allowed in New Braunfels?
No. New Braunfels bans roosters (on lots under 40,000 sq ft).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in New Braunfels?
Yes. You need register with animal control (no fee stated).
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in New Braunfels?
Where the coop can go in New Braunfels: covered coop at least 10 ft from adjacent property lines and 30 ft from neighbors' homes.
Can my HOA ban chickens if New Braunfels allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
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