Coop Ready Washington Vancouver
Hens allowed
Yes. Vancouver allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Chickens are allowed in all zones with no minimum lot size. Shelter openings must face away from neighbors, and the shelter counts toward lot coverage. Turkeys and peacocks are banned too.
Hen limit
No set limit
Roosters
Banned
Permit
No
Coop placement
Shelter in the rear yard, meeting the house's side and rear setbacks
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Vancouver rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Will your coop fit in Vancouver?
Draw your lot, your house and your neighbor's house on a satellite map, drop in a coop, and Coop Ready measures the distances and compares them with the Vancouver rules above. Free, no account.
Backyard chicken questions in Vancouver
How many chickens can I have in Vancouver?
Vancouver sets no fixed hen limit for a typical home lot. Coop distance, nuisance and sanitation rules still apply.
Are roosters allowed in Vancouver?
No. Vancouver bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Vancouver?
No. Vancouver does not require a permit for a typical backyard flock.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Vancouver?
Where the coop can go in Vancouver: shelter in the rear yard, meeting the house's side and rear setbacks.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Vancouver 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 Vancouver before you build.
