Can I keep chickens in Pompano Beach, FL?
No — Pompano Beach does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (90.24, verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Chickens and all livestock prohibited in residential and business districts per official zoning map. |
| Code section | 90.24 |
Livestock, expressly including chickens, may not be kept in any residential or business zoning district in Pompano Beach. The only carve-outs are for the city's own Sand and Spurs Stables and the Pompano Park Racing Track, so there is no residential backyard-hen pathway.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Pompano Beach?
No — chickens are not allowed in Pompano Beach (90.24).
Are roosters allowed in Pompano Beach?
No — roosters are prohibited in Pompano Beach.
What law covers backyard chickens in Pompano Beach?
90.24. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
90.24 — read the official code
“No person, firm corporation, or association shall harbor, keep or maintain any livestock which shall include all animals of the equine, bovine, or swine class, including pigs, goats, sheep, mules, horses, hogs, cattle, and other grazing animals or chickens, on or within any residential or business district” source
“No person, firm corporation, or association shall harbor, keep or maintain any livestock which shall include all animals of the equine, bovine, or swine class, including pigs, goats, sheep, mules, horses, hogs, cattle, and other grazing animals or chickens, on or within any residential or business district as the areas are designated and delineated on the official zoning map of the city.” source
Last verified July 26, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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