Can I keep chickens in Goodyear, AZ?
Yes — Goodyear 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. (Goodyear Zoning Ordinance § 3-2-4(d) (Am. Ord. 24-1614, 9-23-24), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Coop rules | Six fowl maximum. No male fowl. Enclosure in rear or side yard at least 20 feet from a neighboring property, max 200 sq ft, max 8 ft and shorter than the fence line. Manure removed or composted at least twice weekly; feed in insect- and rodent-proof containers. |
| Code section | Goodyear Zoning Ordinance § 3-2-4(d) (Am. Ord. 24-1614, 9-23-24) |
Goodyear permits a resident of a single-family detached home in the AU, R1-10, R1-7, R1-6, R1-4, R1-C and R2 districts to keep up to 6 fowl. Roosters and other male fowl are not permitted. Fowl must be enclosed in the rear or side yard at least 20 feet from a neighboring property, in an enclosure no larger than 200 sq ft, no taller than 8 feet, and shorter than the fence line. No permit required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Goodyear?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Goodyear (Goodyear Zoning Ordinance § 3-2-4(d) (Am. Ord. 24-1614, 9-23-24)).
How many chickens can I keep in Goodyear?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Goodyear?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Goodyear.
Are roosters allowed in Goodyear?
No — roosters are prohibited in Goodyear.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Goodyear?
20 feet minimum. Six fowl maximum. No male fowl. Enclosure in rear or side yard at least 20 feet from a neighboring property, max 200 sq ft, max 8 ft and shorter than the fence line. Manure removed or composted at least twice weekly; feed in insect- and rodent-proof containers.
What law covers backyard chickens in Goodyear?
Goodyear Zoning Ordinance § 3-2-4(d) (Am. Ord. 24-1614, 9-23-24). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Goodyear Zoning Ordinance § 3-2-4(d) (Am. Ord. 24-1614, 9-23-24) — read the official code
“Goodyear permits up to 6 hens per HB2325” source
“d. A resident of a single-family detached residence is permitted to keep Fowl on the property in the AU, R1-10, R1-7, R1-6, R1-4, R1-C and R2 Districts, subject to the following: 1. Fowl located on the property shall be limited to six (6) or fewer. 2. Male Fowl, including Roosters, are not permitted.” source
“4. All Fowl enclosures shall be located in the rear or side yard of the property, all Fowl enclosures shall be kept at least twenty (20) feet from a neighboring property, all Fowl enclosures shall be a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet and no greater than eight (8) feet in height, provided that any enclosure shall be shorter than the fence line on the property.” source
Last verified September 6, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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