Coop Ready Texas Katy
Larger lots only
Only on lots of 1 acre or more. Katy allows 25 hens per acre, with the pen 100 ft from neighbors' homes.
Fowl are not allowed on tracts under 1 acre, except FFA or 4-H projects with neighbor waivers. Chickens must stay in closed pens, and the 100 ft rule can be waived if all landowners within 100 ft sign. Texas Agriculture Code 251.0055 (HB 1750, 2023) may limit city rules on agricultural operations; it is untested for backyard hens.
Hen limit
25 per acre (lots of 1 acre or more)
Roosters
Not stated (night noisemakers must be indoors 6 pm to 6 am)
Permit
Yes: an annual animal permit on tracts of 1 to 5 acres
Coop placement
Pen at least 100 ft from any home or business not on your land
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Katy rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Katy
How many chickens can I have in Katy?
The hen limit in Katy: 25 per acre (lots of 1 acre or more).
Are roosters allowed in Katy?
The rooster rule in Katy: not stated (night noisemakers must be indoors 6 pm to 6 am).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Katy?
Yes. You need an annual animal permit on tracts of 1 to 5 acres.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Katy?
Where the coop can go in Katy: pen at least 100 ft from any home or business not on your land.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Katy allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
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