Coop Ready Texas Plano
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Plano allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Single-unit lots only, with a 6 ft fence. The coop needs 4 sq ft and the run 8 sq ft per hen, and over 120 sq ft combined needs a building permit.
Hen limit
Counts toward 10 animals per lot, pets included
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Yes: a yearly backyard hen permit and a hen care course
Coop placement
Coop 20 ft from adjacent buildings (fewer than 5 animals); 50 ft for 5 or more
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Plano rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Plano
How many chickens can I have in Plano?
The hen limit in Plano: counts toward 10 animals per lot, pets included.
Are roosters allowed in Plano?
No. Plano bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Plano?
Yes. You need a yearly backyard hen permit and a hen care course.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Plano?
Where the coop can go in Plano: coop 20 ft from adjacent buildings (fewer than 5 animals); 50 ft for 5 or more.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Plano 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 Plano before you build.
