Can I keep chickens in Buckeye, AZ?
Yes — Buckeye allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 20 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Buckeye City Code Ch. 7 (Development Code) Sec. 3.3.4.B (Domesticated Farm Animals - backyard fowl), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Coop rules | Single-family detached residences only (ADUs get no additional fowl). Enclosure in the rear or side yard at least 20 feet from a neighboring property line, roofed, no more than 200 sq ft and no taller than the perimeter fence (8 ft absolute max). Manure removed or composted at least twice a week; feed in insect- and rodent-proof containers; fowl may not run at large. |
| Code section | Buckeye City Code Ch. 7 (Development Code) Sec. 3.3.4.B (Domesticated Farm Animals - backyard fowl) |
Buckeye allows a single-family detached residence to keep up to six chickens in the backyard. Roosters and any male fowl are prohibited. The coop must sit in the rear or side yard at least 20 feet from a neighboring property line and stay under 200 square feet. No permit is required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Buckeye?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Buckeye (Buckeye City Code Ch. 7 (Development Code) Sec. 3.3.4.B (Domesticated Farm Animals - backyard fowl)).
How many chickens can I keep in Buckeye?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Buckeye?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Buckeye.
Are roosters allowed in Buckeye?
No — roosters are prohibited in Buckeye.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Buckeye?
20 feet minimum. Single-family detached residences only (ADUs get no additional fowl). Enclosure in the rear or side yard at least 20 feet from a neighboring property line, roofed, no more than 200 sq ft and no taller than the perimeter fence (8 ft absolute max). Manure removed or composted at least twice a week; feed in insect- and rodent-proof containers; fowl may not run at large.
What law covers backyard chickens in Buckeye?
Buckeye City Code Ch. 7 (Development Code) Sec. 3.3.4.B (Domesticated Farm Animals - backyard fowl). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Buckeye City Code Ch. 7 (Development Code) Sec. 3.3.4.B (Domesticated Farm Animals - backyard fowl) — read the official code
“Up to 6 hens allowed on properties half-acre or less” source
“Section 6-1-8 - Keeping Livestock and Poultry. It is unlawful to keep or cause to be kept any livestock, including, but not limited to, horses, mules, cattle, burros, goats, sheep, swine, asses, pigs or poultry within the corporate limits of the city except as provided by the city development code.” source
“An exception is made for backyard fowl, which is allowed in compliance with the following: 1. For the purposes of this subsection, "fowl" means a cock or hen of the domestic chicken. 2. A single-family detached residence may keep up to six fowl in the backyard of the property. ADUs do not qualify for additional fowl.” source
“5. No male fowl may be kept, including roosters. 6. Fowl are prohibited from running at large.” source
Last verified September 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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