Can I keep chickens in Delray Beach, FL?
No — Delray Beach does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Delray Beach Code of Ordinances, Title 9, Ch. 91, Sec. 91.02(A) (Livestock and Poultry; Impoundment), verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Chickens prohibited within Delray Beach city limits. May be allowed in unincorporated Palm Beach County areas west of Military Boulevard, subject to county zoning. |
| Code section | Delray Beach Code of Ordinances, Title 9, Ch. 91, Sec. 91.02(A) (Livestock and Poultry; Impoundment) |
Keeping poultry is prohibited in Delray Beach except in areas designated as Agriculture (A) Zone Districts in the city's Land Development Regulations. There is no residential backyard-chicken allowance and no permit pathway for hens on a normal residential lot. Livestock may not run at large and may be impounded.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Delray Beach?
No — chickens are not allowed in Delray Beach (Delray Beach Code of Ordinances, Title 9, Ch. 91, Sec. 91.02(A) (Livestock and Poultry; Impoundment)).
Are roosters allowed in Delray Beach?
No — roosters are prohibited in Delray Beach.
What law covers backyard chickens in Delray Beach?
Delray Beach Code of Ordinances, Title 9, Ch. 91, Sec. 91.02(A) (Livestock and Poultry; Impoundment). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Delray Beach Code of Ordinances, Title 9, Ch. 91, Sec. 91.02(A) (Livestock and Poultry; Impoundment) — read the official code
“In Delray Beach city limits, you cannot have chickens, but they can be kept in the unincorporated parts of Delray” source
“The keeping, maintaining or pasturing of horses, cattle, mules, goats, sheep, swine, poultry or other livestock in the city is prohibited except in areas designated as Agriculture Zone Districts (A) in the City's Land Development Regulations.” source
Last verified July 26, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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