Can I keep chickens in Grand Prairie, TX?
Yes, with conditions — Grand Prairie allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 150 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5 (Animal Services), Sec. 5-26 (Requirements on keeping livestock and fowl), verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 150 ft |
| Coop rules | At least 20 square feet of enclosure per fowl (500 square feet per 25 fowl). |
| Code section | Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5 (Animal Services), Sec. 5-26 (Requirements on keeping livestock and fowl) |
No fixed cap on hens. Fowl enclosures may not be within 150 feet of any residence, business or commercial establishment or office other than the owner's, nor of grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals or nursing homes. At least 20 square feet of enclosure is required per fowl. Live roosters are prohibited anywhere in the city.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Grand Prairie?
Yes, with conditions — Grand Prairie allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5 (Animal Services), Sec. 5-26 (Requirements on keeping livestock and fowl)).
How many chickens can I keep in Grand Prairie?
It depends on your lot. No fixed cap. Enclosures must be 150 ft from any residence, business, office, grocery store, restaurant, school, hospital or nursing home other than the owner's, with 20 sq ft per fowl. Roosters are banned outright.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Grand Prairie?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Grand Prairie.
Are roosters allowed in Grand Prairie?
No — roosters are prohibited in Grand Prairie.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Grand Prairie?
150 feet minimum. At least 20 square feet of enclosure per fowl (500 square feet per 25 fowl).
What law covers backyard chickens in Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5 (Animal Services), Sec. 5-26 (Requirements on keeping livestock and fowl). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances, Ch. 5 (Animal Services), Sec. 5-26 (Requirements on keeping livestock and fowl) — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any owner to keep or harbor any fowl within the corporate limits of the city where there is less than five hundred (500) square feet for each twenty-five (25) fowl, being twenty (20) square feet for each fowl.” source
“A person commits an offense if he possesses or harbors a live rooster (male of the domestic fowl) on any premises within the city.” source
“if any part of such enclosure or structure is within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any residence, business or commercial establishment or office, (other than the owners), grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals and nursing homes.” source
“It shall be unlawful for any owner to keep or harbor any fowl within the corporate limits of the city in any pen, stable, shed, coop or enclosure, if any part of such enclosure or structure is within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any residence, business or commercial establishment or office, (other than the owner's), grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals and nursing homes.” 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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