Coop Ready Kentucky Lexington
Hens allowed
Yes. Lexington allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Lexington-Fayette's animal code (Chapter 4) sets no hen limit and no permit; chickens must stay on your property and not run at large. Ordinance 076-2025 limits each property outside agricultural zones to one rooster, with fines up to $100 per bird per day, and noisy animals can be cited. Birds must have food, water, shelter and a sanitary pen.
Hen limit
No limit stated
Roosters
1 allowed outside agricultural zones (since Nov 1, 2025)
Permit
No
Coop placement
None stated for chickens in the animal code
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Read the official Lexington rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Lexington
How many chickens can I have in Lexington?
The hen limit in Lexington: no limit stated.
Are roosters allowed in Lexington?
One. Since November 1, 2025, Lexington allows only one rooster per property outside agricultural zones.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Lexington?
No. Lexington does not require a permit to keep hens, and its code sets no limit on how many.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Lexington?
Where the coop can go in Lexington: none stated for chickens in the animal code.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Lexington 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 Lexington before you build.
