Coop Ready Texas Houston
Hens allowed
Yes, but Houston's code requires the coop to be 100 ft from any home, which rules out many city lots.
Houston's code bans roosters, caps fowl at 30 and requires 100 ft from homes (Secs. 6-31 to 6-38). A 2023 Texas law, HB 1750, may limit how cities enforce older animal rules, so check with the city.
Hen limit
30 in city code
Roosters
Banned in city code (Sec. 6-38)
Permit
No
Coop placement
100 ft from any home in city code
Source linked These rules come from the source linked below. Confirm current details with the city.
Read the official Houston rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Houston
How many chickens can I have in Houston?
The hen limit in Houston: 30 in city code.
Are roosters allowed in Houston?
No. Houston bans roosters (in city code (Sec. 6-38).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Houston?
No. Houston does not require a permit for a typical backyard flock.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Houston?
Where the coop can go in Houston: 100 ft from any home in city code.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Houston 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 Houston before you build.
