Can I keep chickens in Englewood, CO?
Yes — Englewood allows backyard chickens with no permit required. (Englewood Code of Ordinances Title 7, Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | No numeric cap |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Animals must be kept in clean, secure conditions; manure must be removed from property within 7 days; odor, noise, and waste must not disturb neighbors |
| Code section | Englewood Code of Ordinances Title 7, Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl) |
Englewood permits all domestic poultry — chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons — in all zoning districts without a permit. The rules are nuisance-based: animals must be well-maintained and must not create odors, noise, or health hazards. No numerical hen limit or rooster prohibition was found in readable official sources.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Englewood?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Englewood (Englewood Code of Ordinances Title 7, Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl)).
How many chickens can I keep in Englewood?
Englewood sets no numeric cap on hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Englewood?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Englewood.
What law covers backyard chickens in Englewood?
Englewood Code of Ordinances Title 7, Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Englewood Code of Ordinances Title 7, Ch. 1 (Animals and Fowl) — read the official code
“The raising of domestic poultry such as chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, doves, pheasants or other non-exotic domesticated fowl is permitted within the City of Englewood. It is unlawful to keep animals or fowl that by reason of odor, uncleanliness, disease, sound or cry disturb the peace and comfort of any neighborhood.” 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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