Can I keep chickens in Queen Creek, AZ?
Yes — Queen Creek allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 5 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Queen Creek Zoning Ordinance (May 2026) Sec. 6.2.A.8-9 and Table 6.2-1, verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 5 ft |
| Coop rules | On lots under 1 acre the aviary (coop) must be inside the building envelope or the rear half of the lot; if in the rear half it must be at least 5 ft from any property line. Aviaries may be no taller than 6 ft and must be screened by a 6 ft block wall. Roosters only on lots of 1 acre or more. |
| Code section | Queen Creek Zoning Ordinance (May 2026) Sec. 6.2.A.8-9 and Table 6.2-1 |
Queen Creek scales chickens to lot size: up to 6 on a single-family lot under 10,000 sq ft, up to 10 on lots of 10,000 to 34,999 sq ft, 2 animal units (20 small livestock such as chickens) on 35,000 to 39,999 sq ft, 3 animal units on 40,000 to 43,559 sq ft, and no limit at 1 acre or more. Roosters are allowed only on lots of 1 acre or larger. Coops on lots under 1 acre stay in the rear half of the lot at least 5 ft from property lines, no taller than 6 ft, behind a 6 ft block wall. No town permit is required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Queen Creek?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Queen Creek (Queen Creek Zoning Ordinance (May 2026) Sec. 6.2.A.8-9 and Table 6.2-1).
How many chickens can I keep in Queen Creek?
Up to 6 hens. Tiered by lot size: 6 up to 9,999 sq ft; 10 up to 34,999 sq ft; 20 up to 39,999 sq ft; 30 up to 43,559 sq ft.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Queen Creek?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Queen Creek.
Are roosters allowed in Queen Creek?
No — roosters are prohibited in Queen Creek.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Queen Creek?
5 feet minimum. On lots under 1 acre the aviary (coop) must be inside the building envelope or the rear half of the lot; if in the rear half it must be at least 5 ft from any property line. Aviaries may be no taller than 6 ft and must be screened by a 6 ft block wall. Roosters only on lots of 1 acre or more.
What law covers backyard chickens in Queen Creek?
Queen Creek Zoning Ordinance (May 2026) Sec. 6.2.A.8-9 and Table 6.2-1. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Queen Creek Zoning Ordinance (May 2026) Sec. 6.2.A.8-9 and Table 6.2-1 — read the official code
“Up to 10 animals (fowl/poultry) permitted on single-family lots” source
“Table 6.2-1 Permitted Animal Units Allowance: 35,000 sf to 39,999 sf: 2; 40,000 sf to 43,559 sf: 3; 43,560 sf and larger: No Limit. ... Ten (10) small livestock animals (rabbits, ducks, chickens, geese, fowl (excluding pea fowl) or similar animals). Roosters are only permitted on lots one (1) acre and larger.” source
“9. Chickens in smaller lot residential zoning districts. a. On each single-family detached residential lot that is less than 10,000 square feet in area, up to six (6) total chickens are permitted. b. On each single-family detached residential lot that is at least 10,000 square feet and less than 35,000 square feet in area, up to ten (10) total chickens are permitted.” source
“c. On a lot that is less than one acre in size, aviaries (i.e. chicken coops) shall be located within the building envelope or the rear one-half of the lot. If located within the rear one-half of the lot, the aviary shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any property line. All aviaries shall be no taller than six (6) feet in height and screened by a six (6) foot tall block wall.” source
Last verified September 20, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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