Can I keep chickens in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
No — Fort Lauderdale does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (6-51, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Chickens prohibited in residential districts. Roosters prohibited except 100 yards from inhabited dwellings (but general chicken ban applies). |
| Code section | 6-51 |
Fort Lauderdale prohibits keeping chickens, ducks, poultry and other fowl in residential districts. Roosters are explicitly prohibited except if kept 100 yards from inhabited dwellings. Chickens and geese are excluded from permitted domesticated animals.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Fort Lauderdale?
No — chickens are not allowed in Fort Lauderdale (6-51).
Are roosters allowed in Fort Lauderdale?
No — roosters are prohibited in Fort Lauderdale.
What law covers backyard chickens in Fort Lauderdale?
6-51. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
6-51 — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, maintain or permit to be kept or maintained or permit on the premises any animal in any residential district of the city” source
Last verified June 12, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code.
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