Coop Ready Colorado Denver
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Denver allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
You need a Food Producing Animal Permit, and each hen needs at least 16 sq ft of space. The 15 ft distance is in Denver Zoning Code 11.8.5.1.
Hen limit
8
Roosters
Banned
Permit
$25 one time
Coop placement
Coop at least 15 ft from a home on an abutting lot, in the rear half of the lot
Source linked These rules come from the source linked below. Confirm current details with the city.
Read the official Denver rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Denver
How many chickens can I have in Denver?
Up to 8 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Denver?
No. Denver bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Denver?
The permit rule in Denver: $25 one time.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Denver?
Where the coop can go in Denver: coop at least 15 ft from a home on an abutting lot, in the rear half of the lot.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Denver 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 Denver before you build.
