Can I keep chickens in Paradise, NV?
Yes, with conditions — Paradise allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Clark County Code Title 30 UDC sec. 30.03.04 (Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses); confinement CCC 10.36.030, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop rules | Poultry must at all times be confined within a suitable outbuilding, coop, or enclosed runway and may not be kept inside any dwelling, basement, or cellar (Clark County Code 10.36.030). |
| Code section | Clark County Code Title 30 UDC sec. 30.03.04 (Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses); confinement CCC 10.36.030 |
Paradise is unincorporated, so Clark County Code governs. Keeping chickens (classified as small livestock / an agricultural use) is zone-dependent under Title 30 sec. 30.03.04: it is not a by-right use in standard urban residential districts and is generally limited to qualifying rural/agricultural zoning, where lot-size minimums, animal caps, and a conditional use permit apply. Wherever kept, poultry must be confined in a coop and may not be kept inside a dwelling. Residents should verify their parcel's zoning before keeping hens.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Paradise?
Yes, with conditions — Paradise allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Clark County Code Title 30 UDC sec. 30.03.04 (Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses); confinement CCC 10.36.030).
How many chickens can I keep in Paradise?
It depends on your lot. Zone-dependent under Clark County Title 30 sec. 30.03.04; not by-right in standard residential districts, generally requires rural/agricultural zoning plus a conditional use permit, with lot-size and animal-count limits. Verify parcel zoning.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Paradise?
Yes — Paradise requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
What law covers backyard chickens in Paradise?
Clark County Code Title 30 UDC sec. 30.03.04 (Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses); confinement CCC 10.36.030. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Clark County Code Title 30 UDC sec. 30.03.04 (Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses); confinement CCC 10.36.030 — read the official code
“30.03.04 Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses ... A. Agriculture and Animal-Related (current Title 30, effective November 20, 2024).” source
“Any poultry or birds that are not, at all times, confined within a suitable outbuilding, coop, or enclosed runway ... Poultry kept within any dwelling house, basement, subbasement, or cellar.” 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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