Coop Ready Arizona Tucson
Hens allowed
Yes. Tucson allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Arizona law (A.R.S. 9-462.12) bars cities from banning up to 6 hens behind a single-family home on a lot of half an acre or less, and lets them require no more than a 20 ft setback from the neighboring property.
Hen limit
2 per 1,000 sq ft of lot, up to 24 (lots under 16,000 sq ft)
Roosters
Banned (male fowl)
Permit
No
Coop placement
20 ft from a neighbor's home
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Tucson rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Tucson
How many chickens can I have in Tucson?
The hen limit in Tucson: 2 per 1,000 sq ft of lot, up to 24 (lots under 16,000 sq ft).
Are roosters allowed in Tucson?
No. Tucson bans roosters (male fowl).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Tucson?
No. Tucson allows hens as an accessory use to a home with no permit, unless you ask to go over the animal limit.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Tucson?
Where the coop can go in Tucson: 20 ft from a neighbor's home.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Tucson 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 Tucson before you build.
