Coop Ready California Sacramento
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Sacramento allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Hen limit
3
Roosters
Banned
Permit
$47 plus $20 per hen each year
Coop placement
20 ft from a neighbor's home
Source linked These rules come from the source linked below. Confirm current details with the city.
Read the official Sacramento rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Sacramento
How many chickens can I have in Sacramento?
Up to 3 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Sacramento?
No. Sacramento bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Sacramento?
The permit rule in Sacramento: $47 plus $20 per hen each year.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Sacramento?
Where the coop can go in Sacramento: 20 ft from a neighbor's home.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Sacramento 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 Sacramento before you build.
