Can I keep chickens in Casa Grande, AZ?
Yes — Casa Grande 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. (Chapter 6.06, § 6.06.010, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Up to 6 hens in backyard enclosure, max 200 sq ft, max 8 ft height (or fence line height). Rear or side yard placement. Manure removal twice weekly. Feed and water in insect/rodent-proof containers. No roosters. |
| Code section | Chapter 6.06, § 6.06.010 |
Casa Grande permits up to 6 hens (no roosters) in single-family residential properties in a rear/side yard enclosure with 20-foot setback from neighbors. Ordinance effective March 1, 2025.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Casa Grande?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Casa Grande (Chapter 6.06, § 6.06.010).
How many chickens can I keep in Casa Grande?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Casa Grande?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Casa Grande.
Are roosters allowed in Casa Grande?
No — roosters are prohibited in Casa Grande.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Casa Grande?
20 feet minimum. Up to 6 hens in backyard enclosure, max 200 sq ft, max 8 ft height (or fence line height). Rear or side yard placement. Manure removal twice weekly. Feed and water in insect/rodent-proof containers. No roosters.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Casa Grande?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Casa Grande's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Casa Grande?
Chapter 6.06, § 6.06.010. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Chapter 6.06, § 6.06.010 — read the official code
“A resident of a single-family detached residence may keep up to a maximum of six fowl in the backyard of the property, provided that... No male fowl, including roosters, shall be kept.” source
“All fowl shall be kept in an enclosure located in the rear or side yard of the property that is setback at least twenty feet from neighboring properties. The size of the enclosure shall be a maximum of two hundred square feet and shall have a height that does not exceed eight feet. The enclosure shall be maintained and manure picked up and disposed of or composted at least twice weekly.” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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