Coop Ready North Carolina Concord
Larger lots only
Only on lots of 1 acre or more. Concord allows 10 hens on 1 acre and 15 on 2 acres, so most home lots under an acre cannot keep chickens.
Only on lots zoned and used for a single-family detached or manufactured home. Hens are shut in a solid-walled, roofed coop at night, and the pen fence must be at least 5 ft tall. No slaughter, and no selling birds or manure.
Hen limit
10 on 1 acre or more; 15 on 2 acres or more; none under 1 acre
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Yes: a Zoning Clearance Permit
Coop placement
Coop in the back yard, at least 50 ft from neighboring homes and the street; pen at least 5 ft from lot lines
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Concord rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Concord
How many chickens can I have in Concord?
The hen limit in Concord: 10 on 1 acre or more; 15 on 2 acres or more; none under 1 acre.
Are roosters allowed in Concord?
No. Concord bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Concord?
Yes. You need a Zoning Clearance Permit.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Concord?
Where the coop can go in Concord: coop in the back yard, at least 50 ft from neighboring homes and the street; pen at least 5 ft from lot lines.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Concord 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 Concord before you build.
