Can I keep chickens in Lake Oswego, OR?
Yes — Lake Oswego allows backyard chickens with no permit required. (Lake Oswego Code Ch. 31 (Animals and Fowl), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | No numeric cap |
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | No zoning prohibition on chickens or roosters and no numeric limit. Keeping is governed only by the general animal-noise nuisance rule. Chicken coops are subject to accessory-structure setbacks under the Community Development Code (city advises confirming exact setbacks with Planning). |
| Code section | Lake Oswego Code Ch. 31 (Animals and Fowl) |
Lake Oswego does not restrict chickens or roosters by number or type. The Animals and Fowl chapter (LOC Ch. 31) contains no numeric limit; the only applicable rule is the general animal-noise nuisance provision. Coops are subject to accessory-structure setbacks under the Community Development Code.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Lake Oswego?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Lake Oswego (Lake Oswego Code Ch. 31 (Animals and Fowl)).
How many chickens can I keep in Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego sets no numeric cap on hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Lake Oswego?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Lake Oswego.
Are roosters allowed in Lake Oswego?
Yes, with conditions — see Lake Oswego's rules (Lake Oswego Code Ch. 31 (Animals and Fowl)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego Code Ch. 31 (Animals and Fowl). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Lake Oswego Code Ch. 31 (Animals and Fowl) — read the official code
“Chapter 31 'Animals and Fowl' contains no occurrence of 'chicken', 'rooster', or 'poultry'; 'fowl' appears only in the chapter title. No numeric limit or prohibition exists. 'ANIMAL' is defined as 'Any mammal, bird or reptile.'” source
“Permit any animal to cause unreasonable annoyance, alarm or noise disturbance at any time of the day or night by repeated barking, whining, screeching, howling, braying or other like sounds which may be heard beyond the boundary of the keeper's property.” source
“City of Lake Oswego regulations do not restrict chickens or roosters; enforcement relates to the noise ordinance.” 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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