Can I keep chickens in Loveland, CO?
Yes — Loveland allows backyard chickens with no permit required. (Loveland Municipal Code Sec. 6.28.010 (Limitations on the number of household pets) and Sec. 6.28.020 (Limitations on livestock), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | No specific hen/rooster/setback numbers codified — chickens are permitted subject only to the same vague 'no more pets than can be properly maintained without a health, safety, or nuisance hazard' standard applied to household pets generally. |
| Code section | Loveland Municipal Code Sec. 6.28.010 (Limitations on the number of household pets) and Sec. 6.28.020 (Limitations on livestock) |
Loveland permits chickens, ducks, geese and other domesticated fowl, but sets no specific numeric cap — they're governed by the same vague nuisance-based 'household pet' limitation as any other pet. No rooster-specific rule or coop setback is codified for chickens.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Loveland?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Loveland (Loveland Municipal Code Sec. 6.28.010 (Limitations on the number of household pets) and Sec. 6.28.020 (Limitations on livestock)).
How many chickens can I keep in Loveland?
It depends on your lot. No numeric hen cap; governed by a general nuisance-based 'no more pets than can be maintained without a health/safety hazard' standard..
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Loveland?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Loveland.
What law covers backyard chickens in Loveland?
Loveland Municipal Code Sec. 6.28.010 (Limitations on the number of household pets) and Sec. 6.28.020 (Limitations on livestock). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Loveland Municipal Code Sec. 6.28.010 (Limitations on the number of household pets) and Sec. 6.28.020 (Limitations on livestock) — read the official code
“Chickens, ducks, geese and other domesticated fowl are permitted subject to the numerical limitations in Section 6.28.010.” source
“Chickens, ducks, geese and other domesticated fowl are permitted subject to the numerical limitations in Section 6.28.010.” source
“Chickens, ducks, geese and other domesticated fowl are permitted subject to the numerical limitations in Section 6.28.010.” source
“Loveland allows all domesticated fowl if the animals and their enclosures are well-maintained and dont become a disturbance to neighboring properties” source
Last verified September 27, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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