Coop Ready Arkansas Fayetteville
Hens allowed
Yes. Fayetteville allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Only hens and ducks, flightless or with clipped wings. The coop needs 3 sq ft per bird, sits in the side or back yard next to a fenced, predator-proof yard, and the lot's main use must be a single-family home. No outdoor slaughter.
Hen limit
4 on lots up to 5,000 sq ft, plus 1 per extra 1,250 sq ft, up to 20
Roosters
Banned
Permit
No
Coop placement
Coop at least 25 ft from any house on a neighboring lot, plus the zoning district's building setbacks
Partly reviewed The linked source is the general city code or a summary, not the exact section. Confirm the details with the city.
Read the official Fayetteville rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Fayetteville
How many chickens can I have in Fayetteville?
The hen limit in Fayetteville: 4 on lots up to 5,000 sq ft, plus 1 per extra 1,250 sq ft, up to 20.
Are roosters allowed in Fayetteville?
No. Fayetteville bans roosters inside city limits.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Fayetteville?
No. Fayetteville does not require a permit to keep hens on a single-family lot.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Fayetteville?
Where the coop can go in Fayetteville: coop at least 25 ft from any house on a neighboring lot, plus the zoning district's building setbacks.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville before you build.
