Coop Ready Texas Little Elm
Hens allowed
Yes. Little Elm allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Fowl must be kept indoors or in a secure pen. The pen must be cleaned and disinfected daily, and droppings collected daily. Fowl may not run at large. Texas Agriculture 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
10 fowl
Roosters
Banned
Permit
No
Coop placement
30 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 Little Elm rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Little Elm
How many chickens can I have in Little Elm?
The hen limit in Little Elm: 10 fowl.
Are roosters allowed in Little Elm?
No. Little Elm bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Little Elm?
No. Little Elm does not require a permit for a typical backyard flock.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Little Elm?
Where the coop can go in Little Elm: 30 ft from any home except the owner's.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Little Elm 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 Little Elm before you build.
