Can I keep chickens in Tigard, OR?
Yes — Tigard allows backyard chickens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 5 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Tigard Municipal Code 6.02.630 (Keeping Livestock), Ord. 22-09, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | No numeric cap |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 5 ft |
| Coop rules | No numeric limit on hens. Roosters over three months old prohibited. Coops (shelters) must be at least 5 ft from all lot lines and public access easements and within a fenced run/yard; runs are exempt from the 5 ft setback. A shelter may be max 15 ft tall and 528 sq ft. Livestock must be in a shelter during non-daylight hours; feed stored in lidded containers. |
| Code section | Tigard Municipal Code 6.02.630 (Keeping Livestock), Ord. 22-09 |
Tigard allows backyard hens with no numeric limit and no permit. Roosters over three months old are prohibited, and coops must be at least 5 ft from all lot lines/easements (runs exempt). Codified at TMC 6.02.630 via Ordinance 22-09 (2022).
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Tigard?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Tigard (Tigard Municipal Code 6.02.630 (Keeping Livestock), Ord. 22-09).
How many chickens can I keep in Tigard?
Tigard sets no numeric cap on hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Tigard?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Tigard.
Are roosters allowed in Tigard?
No — roosters are prohibited in Tigard.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Tigard?
5 feet minimum. No numeric limit on hens. Roosters over three months old prohibited. Coops (shelters) must be at least 5 ft from all lot lines and public access easements and within a fenced run/yard; runs are exempt from the 5 ft setback. A shelter may be max 15 ft tall and 528 sq ft. Livestock must be in a shelter during non-daylight hours; feed stored in lidded containers.
What law covers backyard chickens in Tigard?
Tigard Municipal Code 6.02.630 (Keeping Livestock), Ord. 22-09. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Tigard Municipal Code 6.02.630 (Keeping Livestock), Ord. 22-09 — read the official code
“Section 6.02.630 Keeping Livestock contains no numeric limit on hens and no permit requirement; only complaint/nuisance, feed-storage, and facility standards.” source
“B. Prohibited Animals. Roosters over three months old are prohibited. (Ord. 22-09 sec. 3)” source
“Shelters must be located a minimum of five feet away from all lot lines and public access easements and within a fenced run or yard. An individual shelter may be a maximum of 15 feet in height and 528 square feet in size.” 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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