Coop Ready Washington Everett
Hens allowed
Yes. Everett allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Lots of 10,000 to 15,000 sq ft get 8 chickens and 15,000 to 35,000 sq ft get 10, plus 1 per extra 5,000 sq ft above 35,000. Up to 5 hens need no license. Chickens are for the household's personal use only.
Hen limit
6 on lots up to 10,000 sq ft (more on larger lots)
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Yes: a $50 yearly small livestock license for 6 or more chickens
Coop placement
Enclosures and pens at least 5 ft from adjacent properties; no coops in front yards
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Everett rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Will your coop fit in Everett?
Draw your lot, your house and your neighbor's house on a satellite map, drop in a coop, and Coop Ready measures the distances and compares them with the Everett rules above. Free, no account.
Backyard chicken questions in Everett
How many chickens can I have in Everett?
The hen limit in Everett: 6 on lots up to 10,000 sq ft (more on larger lots).
Are roosters allowed in Everett?
No. Everett bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Everett?
Yes. You need a $50 yearly small livestock license for 6 or more chickens.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Everett?
Where the coop can go in Everett: enclosures and pens at least 5 ft from adjacent properties; no coops in front yards.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Everett allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
More Washington cities
- Bellevue, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Kent, WA
- Olympia, WA
- Redmond, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Vancouver, WA
More from Coop Ready
- Rooster laws by city
- Cities that ban chickens
- HOA chicken rules
- Coop setback rules
- Permit site plan checklist
- Arizona chicken laws
- California chicken laws
- Colorado chicken laws
- Florida chicken laws
- Georgia chicken laws
- Oregon chicken laws
- Texas chicken laws
- Washington chicken laws
See every city on Coop Ready → · Coop size calculator · Chicken laws study · Backyard chickens 101
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 Everett before you build.
