Pflugerville, TX Chicken Laws: Hens, Roosters, Permits and Coop Rules

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Hens allowed

Yes. Pflugerville allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.

The animal chapter does not regulate hens. Roosters are defined as livestock and must be kept per zoning, 50 ft from adjoining residential land and others' homes. General enclosure, sanitation and nuisance rules (noise, odor) apply. Texas Ag Code 251.0055 (HB 1750, 2023) may limit city rules on agricultural operations; it is untested for backyard hens, and Dallas Animal Services applies it to roosters.

Hen limit

No limit stated

Roosters

Treated as livestock: zoning rules plus 50 ft setbacks

Permit

Not stated

Coop placement

None stated for hens

Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.

Read the official Pflugerville rules ↗ Checked October 2026.

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Backyard chicken questions in Pflugerville

How many chickens can I have in Pflugerville?

The hen limit in Pflugerville: no limit stated.

Are roosters allowed in Pflugerville?

The rooster rule in Pflugerville: treated as livestock: zoning rules plus 50 ft setbacks.

Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Pflugerville?

The city rules we read do not mention a permit for backyard hens. Ask the city before you build.

How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Pflugerville?

Where the coop can go in Pflugerville: none stated for hens.

Can my HOA ban chickens if Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville before you build.