Can I keep chickens in Tulsa, OK?
Yes — Tulsa allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Tulsa Code of Ordinances Title 2 (Animals), Ch. 2, Sec. 200(C) & (D), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Coop rules | Non-agricultural zones: no more than 6 adult fowl plus 14 chicks under 8 weeks; building housing fowl >=50 ft from any adjoining residence; floors easily cleanable and sanitary; openings screened. Agricultural zones: pens/buildings >=100 ft from adjoining property line. |
| Code section | Tulsa Code of Ordinances Title 2 (Animals), Ch. 2, Sec. 200(C) & (D) |
Tulsa allows up to six adult poultry plus 14 chicks under eight weeks on residentially zoned (non-agricultural) property, with the housing structure at least 50 feet from any adjoining residence. Roosters and slaughter are not specifically addressed for backyard poultry. Agriculturally zoned property has a separate 100-foot property-line setback.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Tulsa?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Tulsa (Tulsa Code of Ordinances Title 2 (Animals), Ch. 2, Sec. 200(C) & (D)).
How many chickens can I keep in Tulsa?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Tulsa?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Tulsa.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Tulsa?
50 feet minimum. Non-agricultural zones: no more than 6 adult fowl plus 14 chicks under 8 weeks; building housing fowl >=50 ft from any adjoining residence; floors easily cleanable and sanitary; openings screened. Agricultural zones: pens/buildings >=100 ft from adjoining property line.
What law covers backyard chickens in Tulsa?
Tulsa Code of Ordinances Title 2 (Animals), Ch. 2, Sec. 200(C) & (D). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Tulsa Code of Ordinances Title 2 (Animals), Ch. 2, Sec. 200(C) & (D) — read the official code
“Poultry kept in areas not zoned for agriculture shall not exceed six (6) adults and fourteen (14) chicks under the age of eight (8) weeks” source
“The fowl must be kept in a building which at its nearest point is no closer than fifty (50) feet to any adjoining residence.” 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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