Coop Ready Colorado Longmont
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Longmont allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Hens stay in the rear yard in the coop and run unless all abutting neighbors agree in writing to free ranging. Ducks and other fowl are not allowed outside agricultural zones, and the coop can be up to 7 ft tall.
Hen limit
4
Roosters
Banned outside agricultural zones
Permit
Yes: a $30 one-time permit
Coop placement
Coop at least 6 ft from side and rear property lines and from any other structure
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Read the official Longmont rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Longmont
How many chickens can I have in Longmont?
Up to 4 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Longmont?
No. Longmont bans roosters (outside agricultural zones).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Longmont?
Yes. You need a $30 one-time permit.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Longmont?
Where the coop can go in Longmont: coop at least 6 ft from side and rear property lines and from any other structure.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Longmont 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 Longmont before you build.
