Can I keep chickens in Peoria, AZ?
Yes — Peoria 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. (Peoria Zoning Ordinance Ch. 21, Sec. 21-418(D) (R1 districts; Ord. No. 2024-20), incorporating A.R.S. 9-462.10, verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Coop rules | Up to 6 hens allowed on first half-acre or less. No roosters. Enclosure max 200 sq ft, max 8 ft height. 20-foot setback from neighbors. Sanitary maintenance required. |
| Code section | Peoria Zoning Ordinance Ch. 21, Sec. 21-418(D) (R1 districts; Ord. No. 2024-20), incorporating A.R.S. 9-462.10 |
Peoria does not set its own hen count. Ordinance 2024-20 (Dec. 17, 2024) amended the Zoning Ordinance so that keeping fowl in residential districts is permitted directly under state law (A.R.S. 9-462.10): a single-family detached home on a half-acre or less may keep up to 6 fowl, cities may ban roosters and require a rear or side yard enclosure at least 20 feet from a neighboring property, max 200 sq ft and 8 ft tall. Peoria's noise clause in City Code 16-9(b) is expressly made inapplicable to fowl. No permit is required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Peoria?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Peoria (Peoria Zoning Ordinance Ch. 21, Sec. 21-418(D) (R1 districts; Ord. No. 2024-20), incorporating A.R.S. 9-462.10).
How many chickens can I keep in Peoria?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Peoria?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Peoria.
Are roosters allowed in Peoria?
No — roosters are prohibited in Peoria.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Peoria?
20 feet minimum. Up to 6 hens allowed on first half-acre or less. No roosters. Enclosure max 200 sq ft, max 8 ft height. 20-foot setback from neighbors. Sanitary maintenance required.
What law covers backyard chickens in Peoria?
Peoria Zoning Ordinance Ch. 21, Sec. 21-418(D) (R1 districts; Ord. No. 2024-20), incorporating A.R.S. 9-462.10. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Peoria Zoning Ordinance Ch. 21, Sec. 21-418(D) (R1 districts; Ord. No. 2024-20), incorporating A.R.S. 9-462.10 — read the official code
“D. Animals per Chapter 16 of the Peoria City Code, except for keeping of fowl, which shall be permitted pursuant to ARS § 9-462.10, provided however that Section 16-9(b) of the Peoria City Code shall not be applicable.” source
“Up to 6 hens allowed on first half-acre or less per HB2325” source
“A municipality may not adopt any law, ordinance or other regulation that prohibits a resident of a single-family detached residence on a lot that is one-half acre or less in size from keeping up to six fowl in the backyard of 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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