Can I keep chickens in Tallahassee, FL?
Yes — Tallahassee allows backyard chickens with no permit required. Coops must be at least 20 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (4-5, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | No numeric cap |
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Coop rules | Female hens confined in securely enclosed yard or pen at all times. Kept no closer than 20 feet to neighboring dwellings. Single rooster allowed for flock sustainability. Coops in rear yard, minimum 20 feet from neighboring homes. |
| Code section | 4-5 |
Tallahassee allows female hens for non-commercial purposes with no limit on number, confined in secure enclosures and kept 20 feet from neighboring dwellings. A single rooster allowed for flock sustainability. No permit required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Tallahassee?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Tallahassee (4-5).
How many chickens can I keep in Tallahassee?
Tallahassee sets no numeric cap on hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Tallahassee?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Tallahassee.
Are roosters allowed in Tallahassee?
Yes, with conditions — see Tallahassee's rules (4-5).
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Tallahassee?
20 feet minimum. Female hens confined in securely enclosed yard or pen at all times. Kept no closer than 20 feet to neighboring dwellings. Single rooster allowed for flock sustainability. Coops in rear yard, minimum 20 feet from neighboring homes.
What law covers backyard chickens in Tallahassee?
4-5. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
4-5 — read the official code
“Female chickens (hens) may be kept for non-commercial purposes so long as they are confined in a securely enclosed yard or pen at all times and are kept no closer than 20 feet to neighboring dwellings” source
Last verified June 12, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code.
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