Coop Ready Florida Jacksonville
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Jacksonville allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Single-family homes only. No slaughter and no selling of eggs, chickens or manure. Homes in an HOA or with deed restrictions need a signed association consent form. The coop can be at most 6 ft tall with at least 3 sq ft per hen.
Hen limit
5 (5 more per extra half acre over 1 acre)
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Yes: a one-time $25 permit plus a chicken-keeping class from the Duval County Extension Office
Coop placement
Rear yard only, screened from neighbors; coop 5 ft from lot lines
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Jacksonville rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Jacksonville
How many chickens can I have in Jacksonville?
The hen limit in Jacksonville: 5 (5 more per extra half acre over 1 acre).
Are roosters allowed in Jacksonville?
No. Jacksonville bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Jacksonville?
Yes. You need a one-time $25 permit plus a chicken-keeping class from the Duval County Extension Office.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Jacksonville?
Where the coop can go in Jacksonville: rear yard only, screened from neighbors; coop 5 ft from lot lines.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville before you build.
