Can I keep chickens in Kenner, LA?
Yes, with conditions — Kenner allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 3 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Code of Ordinances Ch. 4 (Animals and Fowl), Sec. 4-9.1, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 3 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Domestic fowl confined to owner's property at all times; kept in a pen/coop at least 25 ft from any building used for sleeping, dining, living or working and at least 50 ft from any residence other than the owner's. |
| Code section | Code of Ordinances Ch. 4 (Animals and Fowl), Sec. 4-9.1 |
Kenner Sec. 4-9.1 limits lots under one acre in a recognized residential subdivision to no more than three chickens, and prohibits other domestic fowl (including roosters) in residential subdivisions on lots of two acres or less. Enclosures must be at least 25 feet from any sleeping/dining/living/working building and 50 feet from any other residence. Limits depend on lot size and subdivision status.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Kenner?
Yes, with conditions — Kenner allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Code of Ordinances Ch. 4 (Animals and Fowl), Sec. 4-9.1).
How many chickens can I keep in Kenner?
Up to 3 hens. Tiered by lot size: 3 up to 43,560 sq ft. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Kenner?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Kenner.
Are roosters allowed in Kenner?
No — roosters are prohibited in Kenner.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Kenner?
25 feet minimum. Domestic fowl confined to owner's property at all times; kept in a pen/coop at least 25 ft from any building used for sleeping, dining, living or working and at least 50 ft from any residence other than the owner's.
What law covers backyard chickens in Kenner?
Code of Ordinances Ch. 4 (Animals and Fowl), Sec. 4-9.1. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Ordinances Ch. 4 (Animals and Fowl), Sec. 4-9.1 — read the official code
“The keeping of more than three (3) chickens within a recognized residential subdivision on a lot of less than one (1) acre is prohibited.” source
“Such pen, coop or enclosure shall be at a distance of at least twenty-five (25) feet from any and every building or structure used for sleeping, dining, living or working and minimum of fifty (50) feet from any residence other than that of the owner.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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