Can I keep chickens in Irving, TX?
Yes — Irving allows backyard chickens, up to 25 hens with no permit required. Coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Irving Code Sec. 6-62 (Ord. 2021-10468), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 25 |
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Coop 25 ft from any neighboring occupied building; 3+ sided roofed structure with 1 sq ft roosting area per chicken and direct access to a run of 10 sq ft per chicken; cleaned weekly; predator-proof. |
| Code section | Irving Code Sec. 6-62 (Ord. 2021-10468) |
Irving allows backyard chickens without a permit: up to 25 total on lots of one acre or less, including at most one rooster (only with at least six hens). Lots over one acre have no numeric cap but max one rooster per six hens. Coops must sit 25 ft from neighboring occupied buildings.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Irving?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Irving (Irving Code Sec. 6-62 (Ord. 2021-10468)).
How many chickens can I keep in Irving?
Up to 25 hens. Tiered by lot size: 25 up to 43,560 sq ft.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Irving?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Irving.
Are roosters allowed in Irving?
Yes, with conditions — see Irving's rules (Irving Code Sec. 6-62 (Ord. 2021-10468)).
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Irving?
25 feet minimum. Coop 25 ft from any neighboring occupied building; 3+ sided roofed structure with 1 sq ft roosting area per chicken and direct access to a run of 10 sq ft per chicken; cleaned weekly; predator-proof.
What law covers backyard chickens in Irving?
Irving Code Sec. 6-62 (Ord. 2021-10468). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Irving Code Sec. 6-62 (Ord. 2021-10468) — read the official code
“More than one (1) rooster without having a minimum of six (6) hens or more than twenty-five (25) chickens total, including the rooster, on land of one (1) acre or less.” source
Last verified June 12, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code.
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