Can I keep chickens in Keizer, OR?
Yes — Keizer allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited. (Keizer Development Code 2.203.02D (Urban Chickens & Ducks), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Up to 6 hens or ducks in total per lot, only on property with a detached single-family dwelling or duplex. No roosters. Personal non-commercial use only. Coop + fully enclosed runway in side or rear yard; animals confined at all times. Coops follow Accessory Structure rules (Sec. 2.313): may sit at the property line if wall height under 8 ft, with +1 ft setback per 1 ft of wall height over 8 ft. |
| Code section | Keizer Development Code 2.203.02D (Urban Chickens & Ducks) |
Keizer allows up to 6 hens or ducks combined per lot (detached single-family dwelling or duplex only), for personal non-commercial use. No roosters and no permit. Coops/runways must be in a side or rear yard, subject to accessory-structure setbacks (Sec. 2.313).
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Keizer?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Keizer (Keizer Development Code 2.203.02D (Urban Chickens & Ducks)).
How many chickens can I keep in Keizer?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Keizer?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Keizer.
Are roosters allowed in Keizer?
No — roosters are prohibited in Keizer.
What law covers backyard chickens in Keizer?
Keizer Development Code 2.203.02D (Urban Chickens & Ducks). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Keizer Development Code 2.203.02D (Urban Chickens & Ducks) — read the official code
“Chickens and ducks shall only be kept upon property occupied by a detached single family dwelling or duplex... must be kept in a coop and runway, which shall only be located in a side or rear yard... Coops shall comply with Accessory Structure requirements in Section 2.313.” source
“Chickens and ducks shall be kept for personal, non-commercial use only. No person shall sell eggs or engage in breeding or fertilizer production for commercial purposes.” source
“No more than 6 hens or ducks in total may be kept on any one parcel or lot. The keeping of roosters is prohibited.” 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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