Can I keep chickens in Vallejo, CA?
Yes — Vallejo allows backyard chickens, up to 10 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 5 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Vallejo Municipal Code § 16.306.02 and Table 16.306-A (Number of Animals and Poultry Allowed), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 10 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 5 ft |
| Coop rules | Chickens must be kept in a securely fenced rear-yard area with a coop and pen. Coops sit at least 5 ft from side or rear property lines and at least 20 ft from habitable structures on adjacent properties, no taller than 6 ft, built to contain the hens and keep out rodents. Roosters are prohibited. |
| Code section | Vallejo Municipal Code § 16.306.02 and Table 16.306-A (Number of Animals and Poultry Allowed) |
Vallejo allows up to 10 chickens per residential lot regardless of lot size, in addition to the general 8-animal household limit. Hens must be kept in a fenced rear yard with a coop and pen set back 5 ft from side and rear lines and 20 ft from neighbors' habitable structures, no taller than 6 ft. Roosters are prohibited and no permit is required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Vallejo?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Vallejo (Vallejo Municipal Code § 16.306.02 and Table 16.306-A (Number of Animals and Poultry Allowed)).
How many chickens can I keep in Vallejo?
Up to 10 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Vallejo?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Vallejo.
Are roosters allowed in Vallejo?
No — roosters are prohibited in Vallejo.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Vallejo?
5 feet minimum. Chickens must be kept in a securely fenced rear-yard area with a coop and pen. Coops sit at least 5 ft from side or rear property lines and at least 20 ft from habitable structures on adjacent properties, no taller than 6 ft, built to contain the hens and keep out rodents. Roosters are prohibited.
What law covers backyard chickens in Vallejo?
Vallejo Municipal Code § 16.306.02 and Table 16.306-A (Number of Animals and Poultry Allowed). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Vallejo Municipal Code § 16.306.02 and Table 16.306-A (Number of Animals and Poultry Allowed) — read the official code
“Up to 4 female chickens permitted as accessory residential use; roosters prohibited” source
“Table 16.306-A: Number of Animals and Poultry Allowed. Chickens: 10 regardless of lot size. Ducks or Rabbits: 10 per 20,000 sq. ft. Pigeons: 25 pigeons per 20,000 sq. ft.” source
“In addition to the eight-animal total, poultry and other animals may be kept in compliance with the following requirements: A. Roosters are prohibited. B. Chickens, ducks, and geese shall be kept in a securely fenced area within the rear yard of a residential property and a coop and pen are provided.” source
“1. Setbacks. Coops for keeping of hens shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side or rear property lines. Coops shall be located a minimum of twenty feet from habitable structures on adjacent properties; greater distances are encouraged where practicable. 2. Coop height. Coops shall be no taller than six feet in height.” 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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