Coop Ready Oklahoma Edmond
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Edmond allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Single-family lots only, and the owner or occupant must live there. You must keep at least 2 hens, with 4 sq ft of coop and 8 sq ft of run per hen. Slaughter is banned, and the city issues only 50 permits a year for lots under 0.68 acre.
Hen limit
By lot size: 4 under 1/3 acre, 6 up to 0.68 acre, 8 up to 1 acre, 12 to 30 up to 5 acres (at least 2)
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Yes: $25 one-time permit plus a 2-hour chicken class
Coop placement
Coop 40 ft from neighbors' homes; coop and run 5 ft from side and rear lot lines
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Edmond rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Edmond
How many chickens can I have in Edmond?
The hen limit in Edmond: by lot size: 4 under 1/3 acre, 6 up to 0.68 acre, 8 up to 1 acre, 12 to 30 up to 5 acres (at least 2).
Are roosters allowed in Edmond?
No. Edmond bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Edmond?
Yes. Edmond requires a $25 permit, proof of a 2-hour chicken-care class and an aerial photo showing where the coop will go.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Edmond?
Where the coop can go in Edmond: coop 40 ft from neighbors' homes; coop and run 5 ft from side and rear lot lines.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Edmond 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 Edmond before you build.
