Can I keep chickens in New Iberia, LA?
Yes, with conditions — New Iberia allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Code of Ordinances Ch. 14, Art. IV (Fowl), Secs. 14-81 to 14-82, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Fowl may not run at large; must be kept in a covered pen/coop at least 2 ft off the ground, located at least 25 ft from any building used for sleeping, dining, living or working; droppings cleaned daily, kept sanitary. |
| Code section | Code of Ordinances Ch. 14, Art. IV (Fowl), Secs. 14-81 to 14-82 |
New Iberia allows keeping chickens and other fowl but prohibits letting them run at large; they must be confined in a covered pen at least 2 ft off the ground and at least 25 ft from any building used for sleeping, dining, living or working. No numeric limit or keeping permit appears in the code; the rule is distance-based.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in New Iberia?
Yes, with conditions — New Iberia allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Code of Ordinances Ch. 14, Art. IV (Fowl), Secs. 14-81 to 14-82).
How many chickens can I keep in New Iberia?
It depends on your lot. No hen count limit; keeping allowed subject to a 25 ft setback from any sleeping/dining/living/working building and confinement in a covered, 2-ft-elevated coop.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in New Iberia?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in New Iberia.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in New Iberia?
25 feet minimum. Fowl may not run at large; must be kept in a covered pen/coop at least 2 ft off the ground, located at least 25 ft from any building used for sleeping, dining, living or working; droppings cleaned daily, kept sanitary.
What law covers backyard chickens in New Iberia?
Code of Ordinances Ch. 14, Art. IV (Fowl), Secs. 14-81 to 14-82. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Ordinances Ch. 14, Art. IV (Fowl), Secs. 14-81 to 14-82 — read the official code
“Such pen, coop or enclosure shall be covered at all times and shall be no less than two feet off the ground or slab.” source
“Such pen, coop or enclosure shall be distant at least 25 feet from any and every building or structure used for sleeping, dining, living or working, shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times” 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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