Can I keep chickens in Carson City, NV?
Yes, with conditions — Carson City allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 4 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited. (Carson City Municipal Code 7.13.050, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 4 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | On residential lots under one acre: max 4 female chickens. On larger A/CR/SF1A/SF2A/SF5A lots, fowl counted under an animal-unit density of 1 A.U.E. per 7,000 sq ft (1 fowl = 0.20 A.U.E.). |
| Code section | Carson City Municipal Code 7.13.050 |
Carson City permits only female chickens (effectively no roosters). On residentially zoned properties of less than one acre, up to four female chickens may be kept. Larger lots zoned A, CR, SF1A, SF2A, or SF5A may keep more under an animal-unit density of one animal unit per 7,000 sq ft, where each fowl equals 0.20 animal units. Fowl may not be kept on lots in other zoning districts.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Carson City?
Yes, with conditions — Carson City allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Carson City Municipal Code 7.13.050).
How many chickens can I keep in Carson City?
Up to 4 hens. 4 hens, +1 per 0.001 sq ft above 43,560. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Carson City?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Carson City.
Are roosters allowed in Carson City?
No — roosters are prohibited in Carson City.
What law covers backyard chickens in Carson City?
Carson City Municipal Code 7.13.050. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Carson City Municipal Code 7.13.050 — read the official code
“Horses, swine, fowl, sheep or other animals of a similar nature shall not be maintained on any lot or parcel other than a lot or parcel zoned agriculture (A), conservation reserve (CR), single-family one-acre (SF1A), single-family two-acre (SF2A) or single-family five-acre (SF5A).” source
“On residentially zoned properties requiring less than one (1) acre in land area, a maximum of two (2) rabbits, two (2) potbelly pigs ... and four (4) female chickens or female ducks may be kept.” 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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