Can I keep chickens in Longmont, CO?
Yes — Longmont allows backyard chickens, up to 4 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 6 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Longmont Municipal Code Title 7.04 (Animals), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 4 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($30) |
| Coop setback | 6 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Rear yard only; coop max 120 sq ft; min 4 sq ft per chicken (coop + run); coop max 7 ft tall; coop at least 6 ft from any structure and 6 ft from side/rear property lines; predator-proof with solid top; feed in airtight metal container; no free-ranging without written consent of all abutting neighbors |
| Code section | Longmont Municipal Code Title 7.04 (Animals) |
Longmont allows up to 4 hens per parcel in any zoning district with a one-time $30 permit. Roosters are prohibited, slaughter is prohibited, and chickens may not free-range without written neighbor consent. The coop must be in the rear yard, at least 6 ft from property lines and structures, with a maximum of 120 sq ft.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Longmont?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Longmont (Longmont Municipal Code Title 7.04 (Animals)).
How many chickens can I keep in Longmont?
Up to 4 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Longmont?
Yes — Longmont requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $30).
Are roosters allowed in Longmont?
No — roosters are prohibited in Longmont.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Longmont?
6 feet minimum. Rear yard only; coop max 120 sq ft; min 4 sq ft per chicken (coop + run); coop max 7 ft tall; coop at least 6 ft from any structure and 6 ft from side/rear property lines; predator-proof with solid top; feed in airtight metal container; no free-ranging without written consent of all abutting neighbors
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Longmont?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Longmont's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Longmont?
Longmont Municipal Code Title 7.04 (Animals). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Longmont Municipal Code Title 7.04 (Animals) — read the official code
“No more than four (4) chicken hens are permitted per parcel. Roosters are prohibited ... No slaughtering allowed ... $30.00 permit fee ... Coops shall be at least six (6) feet from any other structure and at least six (6) feet from any side or rear property line” 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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