Can I keep chickens in Pueblo, CO?
Yes — Pueblo allows backyard chickens, up to 10 hens with no permit required. Coops must be at least 8 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Pueblo Municipal Code § 11-4-32, 11-4-33, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 10 |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 8 ft |
| Coop rules | Enclosed structure: min 8 ft from property line of adjacent improved lot; open run: min 15 ft from such property line; whether enclosed or not: min 50 ft from any dwelling other than owner's |
| Code section | Pueblo Municipal Code § 11-4-32, 11-4-33 |
Pueblo allows up to 10 standard or bantam chickens over 4 months old with no permit required. Enclosed coops must be at least 8 ft from a neighboring improved lot property line; open runs 15 ft; and any structure must be 50 ft from any other dwelling. Roosters are not explicitly addressed in the code sections found.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Pueblo?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Pueblo (Pueblo Municipal Code § 11-4-32, 11-4-33).
How many chickens can I keep in Pueblo?
Up to 10 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Pueblo?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Pueblo.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Pueblo?
8 feet minimum. Enclosed structure: min 8 ft from property line of adjacent improved lot; open run: min 15 ft from such property line; whether enclosed or not: min 50 ft from any dwelling other than owner's
What law covers backyard chickens in Pueblo?
Pueblo Municipal Code § 11-4-32, 11-4-33. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Pueblo Municipal Code § 11-4-32, 11-4-33 — read the official code
“no person shall keep or maintain in the City more than ten (10) standard chickens or ten (10) bantam chickens over the age of four (4) months ... within eight (8) feet of the property line of any adjacent improved lot ... within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling other than that occupied by such person” 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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