Coop Ready Arizona Flagstaff
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Flagstaff allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Birds stay in the rear yard (except ER and RR zones) and in a shelter from sunset to sunrise, with 4 sq ft of shelter and 10 sq ft of permeable run per bird. Arizona's state hen law does not list a permit among the rules cities may set, so the permit requirement is untested against it.
Hen limit
6 on lots under 20,000 sq ft; up to 25 on larger lots
Roosters
Banned (males over 4 months)
Permit
Yes: a backyard livestock keeping permit (not needed in the ER and RR zones)
Coop placement
Coop 10 ft from a side or rear line next to another home lot and 20 ft from the nearest neighbor's home
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Flagstaff rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Flagstaff
How many chickens can I have in Flagstaff?
The hen limit in Flagstaff: 6 on lots under 20,000 sq ft; up to 25 on larger lots.
Are roosters allowed in Flagstaff?
No. Flagstaff bans roosters (males over 4 months).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Flagstaff?
Yes. You need a backyard livestock keeping permit (not needed in the ER and RR zones).
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Flagstaff?
Where the coop can go in Flagstaff: coop 10 ft from a side or rear line next to another home lot and 20 ft from the nearest neighbor's home.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff before you build.
