Can I keep chickens in Greeley, CO?
No — Greeley does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Greeley Municipal Code Title 24 (Development Code) § 24-402; Ch. 18.52 animal equivalency chart, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Greeley Municipal Code Title 24 (Development Code) § 24-402; Ch. 18.52 animal equivalency chart |
Greeley effectively prohibits backyard chickens in residential zones via an animal equivalency chart requiring 1/10 acre per chicken — far exceeding any typical residential lot. The city deputy director of community development confirmed this in 2024. Two past ordinance proposals to allow hens have failed.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Greeley?
No — chickens are not allowed in Greeley (Greeley Municipal Code Title 24 (Development Code) § 24-402; Ch. 18.52 animal equivalency chart).
What law covers backyard chickens in Greeley?
Greeley Municipal Code Title 24 (Development Code) § 24-402; Ch. 18.52 animal equivalency chart. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Greeley Municipal Code Title 24 (Development Code) § 24-402; Ch. 18.52 animal equivalency chart — read the official code
“This essentially prohibits backyard chickens for Greeley residential properties. We do have some community interest in keeping layer hens and have advanced backyard chicken proposals twice in the recent past. Neither initiative was successful.” 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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