Can I keep chickens in Vancouver, WA?
Yes — Vancouver allows backyard chickens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited. (VMC 20.895.050, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | No numeric cap |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Animal housing in rear yard, same side/rear setbacks as primary residence, openings oriented away from neighboring properties. |
| Code section | VMC 20.895.050 |
Vancouver permits chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits in all zoning districts for hobby/personal use with no minimum lot size and no numeric cap stated; turkeys, peacocks, and roosters prohibited. Incidental sale of eggs expressly allowed.
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Can I keep chickens in Vancouver?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Vancouver (VMC 20.895.050).
How many chickens can I keep in Vancouver?
Vancouver sets no numeric cap on hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Vancouver?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Vancouver.
Are roosters allowed in Vancouver?
No — roosters are prohibited in Vancouver.
What law covers backyard chickens in Vancouver?
VMC 20.895.050. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
VMC 20.895.050 — read the official code
“The keeping of chickens, ducks, geese, domesticated hare or rabbit, and similar animals is permitted with no required minimum lot size.” source
“No turkeys, peacocks, or roosters are permitted.” source
Last verified June 11, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code.
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