Can I keep chickens in Los Lunas, NM?
Yes — Los Lunas allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited. (Los Lunas Title 17 (Zoning), Supplementary Use Regulations - Poultry and Livestock Keeping, Residential, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | On standard residential zones (other than A-R and R-R): only poultry permitted, max 6 per property; roosters not permitted unless property is zoned for keeping of livestock. Each bird needs 4 sq ft coop + 8 sq ft run; structures over 120 sq ft need a development plan. Poultry must be contained by wall/fence/enclosure and not create noise, odor, or dust nuisance. A-R and R-R zones allow additional livestock by lot-area ratios. |
| Code section | Los Lunas Title 17 (Zoning), Supplementary Use Regulations - Poultry and Livestock Keeping, Residential |
Los Lunas allows backyard poultry: on residentially zoned properties other than the A-R and R-R zones, only poultry is permitted and the number may not exceed six per property. Roosters are not permitted unless the property is specifically zoned for the keeping of livestock, and poultry must be contained and kept without creating a noise, odor, or dust nuisance. The A-R and R-R zones permit additional livestock based on lot-area ratios.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Los Lunas?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Los Lunas (Los Lunas Title 17 (Zoning), Supplementary Use Regulations - Poultry and Livestock Keeping, Residential).
How many chickens can I keep in Los Lunas?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Los Lunas?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Los Lunas.
Are roosters allowed in Los Lunas?
No — roosters are prohibited in Los Lunas.
What law covers backyard chickens in Los Lunas?
Los Lunas Title 17 (Zoning), Supplementary Use Regulations - Poultry and Livestock Keeping, Residential. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Los Lunas Title 17 (Zoning), Supplementary Use Regulations - Poultry and Livestock Keeping, Residential — read the official code
“A minimum of four-square feet of coop area and eight square feet of run space of pervious surface area in an enclosed structure shall be provided for each poultry, except for A-R and R-R zones, an enclosed structure is not required. Structures in excess of one hundred twenty square feet shall require a development plan application. Poultry shall be contained on the property by a wall, fence, or enclosure.” source
“On residentially zoned properties other than A-R and R-R zones, only poultry is permitted, and the number of poultry shall not exceed six per property.” source
“Roosters shall not be permitted on properties not specifically zoned for the keeping of livestock.” 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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