Can I keep chickens in Edmond, OK?
Yes — Edmond allows backyard chickens, up to 30 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 40 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Edmond Municipal Code Title 7, Sec. 7.09.130 (Chickens or Laying Hens), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 30 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($25) |
| Coop setback | 40 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Permit required (single-family zoning; owner must reside on property; minimum 2 hens; 2-hour urban-chicken class). Hen count is the lesser of lot size, coop size, and run size: <0.33 acre = 2-4; 0.33-0.68 = 2-6; 0.68-1 = 2-8; 1-2 acres = 2-12; 2-3 = 2-18; 3-4 = 2-24; 4-5 = 2-30; over 5 acres = no maximum and no permit. Coop >=4 sq ft/hen, run >=8 sq ft/hen; rear/backyard; 40 ft setback to neighboring dwellings; >=5 ft from side/rear lines. No slaughtering. |
| Code section | Edmond Municipal Code Title 7, Sec. 7.09.130 (Chickens or Laying Hens) |
Edmond permits hens in single-family residential zones with a $25 permit, a required 2-hour care class, and a minimum of two hens; no roosters and no slaughtering. The maximum number of hens scales with lot size (4 hens on the smallest lots up to 30 on 4-5 acre lots; unlimited and permit-free above 5 acres) and is also capped by coop and run dimensions. Coops must sit 40 feet from neighboring dwellings and 5 feet from side/rear property lines.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Edmond?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Edmond (Edmond Municipal Code Title 7, Sec. 7.09.130 (Chickens or Laying Hens)).
How many chickens can I keep in Edmond?
Up to 30 hens. Tiered by lot size: 4 up to 14,520 sq ft; 6 up to 30,000 sq ft; 8 up to 43,560 sq ft; 12 up to 87,120 sq ft; 18 up to 130,680 sq ft; 24 up to 174,240 sq ft; 30 up to 217,800 sq ft.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Edmond?
Yes — Edmond requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $25).
Are roosters allowed in Edmond?
No — roosters are prohibited in Edmond.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Edmond?
40 feet minimum. Permit required (single-family zoning; owner must reside on property; minimum 2 hens; 2-hour urban-chicken class). Hen count is the lesser of lot size, coop size, and run size: <0.33 acre = 2-4; 0.33-0.68 = 2-6; 0.68-1 = 2-8; 1-2 acres = 2-12; 2-3 = 2-18; 3-4 = 2-24; 4-5 = 2-30; over 5 acres = no maximum and no permit. Coop >=4 sq ft/hen, run >=8 sq ft/hen; rear/backyard; 40 ft setback to neighboring dwellings; >=5 ft from side/rear lines. No slaughtering.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Edmond?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Edmond's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Edmond?
Edmond Municipal Code Title 7, Sec. 7.09.130 (Chickens or Laying Hens). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Edmond Municipal Code Title 7, Sec. 7.09.130 (Chickens or Laying Hens) — read the official code
“Payment of $25.00 (non-refundable)” source
“No roosters allowed. Must have a minimum of 2 hens.” source
“The location of the coop must have a 40 ft. setback to the dwelling structure(s) of all neighboring properties. The coop and run shall be no closer than 5 feet from any side or rear property line.” source
“No slaughtering of chickens is permitted.” 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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