Can I keep chickens in Loveland, CO?
Yes — Loveland allows backyard chickens with no permit required. (Loveland Municipal Code § 6.28.010, § 6.28.020, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | No numeric cap |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Animals and enclosures must be well-maintained; must not create odors, noise, or health hazards that disturb neighbors; nuisance-based enforcement standard |
| Code section | Loveland Municipal Code § 6.28.010, § 6.28.020 |
Loveland explicitly permits chickens and all domesticated fowl with no numerical cap under § 6.28.020.A.2. The limit is purely nuisance-based (§ 6.28.010): animals must not create a health hazard or disturb neighbors. No permit required. Roosters are not addressed in the code — neither prohibited nor explicitly permitted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Loveland?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Loveland (Loveland Municipal Code § 6.28.010, § 6.28.020).
How many chickens can I keep in Loveland?
Loveland sets no numeric cap on hens.
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 § 6.28.010, § 6.28.020. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Loveland Municipal Code § 6.28.010, § 6.28.020 — 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
“Loveland allows all domesticated fowl if the animals and their enclosures are well-maintained and dont become a disturbance to neighboring properties” source
“No person shall keep, house or maintain in or upon the premises of any residential dwelling unit more pet animals than can be properly maintained in a healthy condition without presenting a health or safety hazard...or more pet animals than can be properly maintained without constituting a nuisance to the occupants of neighboring properties.” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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