Can I keep chickens in Hollywood, FL?
No — Hollywood does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (92.02, verified June 2026)
✗ Not allowed
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Poultry generally prohibited except for grandfather properties (kept before June 10, 1958). Must keep poultry in coops/pens. |
| Code section | 92.02 |
Hollywood prohibits keeping of poultry within city limits except as exceptions in zoning code or grandfather clause for properties kept before June 10, 1958. Unincorporated county areas allow up to 25 hens; this ordinance applies only to city limits.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Hollywood?
No — chickens are not allowed in Hollywood (92.02).
Are roosters allowed in Hollywood?
No — roosters are prohibited in Hollywood.
What law covers backyard chickens in Hollywood?
92.02. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
92.02 — read the official code
“The keeping of poultry, dogs, cattle and other domestic or wild animals within the city is prohibited except as provided in the Zoning Code 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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