Can I keep chickens in Pompano Beach, FL?
No — Pompano Beach does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (90.24, verified June 2026)
✗ Not allowed
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 |
Pompano Beach prohibits keeping any livestock, including chickens, on residential or business district properties as designated on the official city zoning map. Non-compliance is deemed a violation.
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
Last verified June 12, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code.
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