Can I keep chickens in Huntington Beach, CA?
Yes — Huntington Beach allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Huntington Beach Municipal Code Sec. 7.12.120, 7.12.130, 7.12.160, verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Up to 6 hens. Permit required. 25 ft setback from dwelling/sensitive structures. Roosters banned. |
| Code section | Huntington Beach Municipal Code Sec. 7.12.120, 7.12.130, 7.12.160 |
Huntington Beach permits up to 6 hens with a required residential animal permit. 25-foot setback from dwellings and sensitive structures required. Roosters are prohibited.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Huntington Beach?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach Municipal Code Sec. 7.12.120, 7.12.130, 7.12.160).
How many chickens can I keep in Huntington Beach?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Huntington Beach?
Yes — Huntington Beach requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in Huntington Beach?
No — roosters are prohibited in Huntington Beach.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Huntington Beach?
25 feet minimum. Up to 6 hens. Permit required. 25 ft setback from dwelling/sensitive structures. Roosters banned.
What law covers backyard chickens in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach Municipal Code Sec. 7.12.120, 7.12.130, 7.12.160. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Huntington Beach Municipal Code Sec. 7.12.120, 7.12.130, 7.12.160 — read the official code
“Maximum of six hens permitted with a residential animal permit” source
“no more than six in all of chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, pheasants, doves, pigeons, squabs or similar domestic fowl” source
“A residential animal permit shall be required for the keeping of one goose, rabbit, miniature pot-bellied pig, turkey, or duck, a fourth dog, and all chickens” source
“no person shall keep chickens... within 25 feet from any dwelling house or structure used as a dwelling... or keep any rooster over four months old in the City limits.” source
Last verified September 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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