Coop Ready Texas Burleson
Hens allowed
Yes. Burleson allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Hens must live in a proper shelter, coop or hutch, not just a fenced yard. No slaughtering and no selling eggs. Fowl are banned in the Single Family Estate (SFE) zone, and a council variance is available. Texas Agriculture Code 251.0055 (HB 1750, 2023) may limit city rules on agricultural operations; it is untested for backyard hens.
Hen limit
4
Roosters
Banned
Permit
No
Coop placement
Coop and run 25 ft from any occupied building except the owner's; not in the front yard
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Burleson rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Will your coop fit in Burleson?
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Backyard chicken questions in Burleson
How many chickens can I have in Burleson?
Up to 4 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Burleson?
No. Burleson bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Burleson?
No. Burleson does not require a permit for a typical backyard flock.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Burleson?
Where the coop can go in Burleson: coop and run 25 ft from any occupied building except the owner's; not in the front yard.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Burleson 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 Burleson before you build.
