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Provo, UT Chicken Laws: Hens, Roosters, Permits and Coop Rules

Coop Ready Utah Provo

Allowed with a permit

Hens are allowed with a yearly $20 registration on single-family lots of at least 6,000 sq ft in a residential zone; smaller lots get no hens.

Only on lots in a residential (R) zone whose main use is a single-family home. The coop needs at least 2 sq ft per bird, or 6 sq ft per bird if the hens cannot roam outside it, and hens must stay inside the coop or a secure enclosure. Feed must be kept in rodent and predator proof containers.

Hen limit

Based on lot size: 2 hens on 6,000 sq ft, up to 6 hens on 10,000 sq ft or more

Roosters

Banned (hens only)

Permit

Yes: yearly city registration, $20

Coop placement

Coop in the rear yard, at least 15 ft from every property line and 6 ft from any dwelling

Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.

Read the official Provo rules ↗ Checked October 2026.

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Backyard chicken questions in Provo

How many chickens can I have in Provo?

The hen limit in Provo: based on lot size: 2 hens on 6,000 sq ft, up to 6 hens on 10,000 sq ft or more.

Are roosters allowed in Provo?

No. Provo allows hens only, for egg production.

Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Provo?

Yes. Provo requires you to register your chickens with the city every year, and the fee is $20.

How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Provo?

Where the coop can go in Provo: coop in the rear yard, at least 15 ft from every property line and 6 ft from any dwelling.

Can my HOA ban chickens if Provo 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 Provo before you build.