Coop Ready Texas Dallas
Hens allowed
Yes. Dallas allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Fowl count as livestock under Chapter 7, which sets no number limit or permit for them, and pens must be kept sanitary. The code bans roosters (Sec. 7-7.3), but Dallas Animal Services says a 2023 Texas law, HB 1750, makes keeping them lawful. The code also asks for a rooster enclosure 20 ft from property lines.
Hen limit
No set limit
Roosters
Allowed per the city (HB 1750)
Permit
No
Coop placement
None for hens; a rooster enclosure 20 ft from property lines
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Dallas rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Dallas
How many chickens can I have in Dallas?
Dallas sets no fixed hen limit for a typical home lot. Coop distance, nuisance and sanitation rules still apply.
Are roosters allowed in Dallas?
Dallas's code bans roosters, but Dallas Animal Services says a 2023 Texas law (HB 1750) overrides that, so it treats roosters as lawful.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Dallas?
No. Dallas does not require a permit to keep chickens.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Dallas?
Where the coop can go in Dallas: none for hens; a rooster enclosure 20 ft from property lines.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Dallas 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 Dallas before you build.
