Coop Ready Oregon Gresham
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Gresham allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Only on a lot with a single detached home where the keeper lives. The coop and run go in the rear yard, and birds stay in them at all times and inside the coop from 10 pm to 7 am.
Hen limit
3
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Yes: a city permit, renewed every 2 years
Coop placement
Coop and run at least 10 ft from property lines; coop 25 ft from homes on other lots
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Gresham rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Gresham
How many chickens can I have in Gresham?
Up to 3 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Gresham?
No. Gresham bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Gresham?
Yes. You need a city permit, renewed every 2 years.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Gresham?
Where the coop can go in Gresham: coop and run at least 10 ft from property lines; coop 25 ft from homes on other lots.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Gresham 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 Gresham before you build.
