Can I keep chickens in Trujillo Alto, PR?

Yes, with conditions — Trujillo Alto allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (OM-24-2008-2009 Código de Orden Público (Rev. 2017), Art. 8.05 — Animales de Granja, verified June 2026)

◐ Allowed with conditionsPermit / registration required

How many hens can you keep?

In permitted zones: It depends in Trujillo Alto: Prohibited in urbanized residential areas under Art. 8.05. Exception requires ARPE permit + minimum 5 cuerdas lot + non-urbanized land classification. Effectively banned for nearly all residents..

The full rules

Chickens allowed	Conditional (zone / lot rules)
Permit required	Yes
Code section	OM-24-2008-2009 Código de Orden Público (Rev. 2017), Art. 8.05 — Animales de Granja

Trujillo Alto's Código de Orden Público (OM-24-2008-2009, Rev. 2017) explicitly prohibits farm animals including birds (aves) in urbanized residential areas under Art. 8.05. An exception exists only for non-urbanized areas with a valid ARPE permit and a minimum lot of 5 cuerdas (approximately 218,000 sq ft / 5 acres). For virtually all urban and suburban residents, backyard chickens are effectively banned.

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Common questions

Can I keep chickens in Trujillo Alto?

Yes, with conditions — Trujillo Alto allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (OM-24-2008-2009 Código de Orden Público (Rev. 2017), Art. 8.05 — Animales de Granja).

How many chickens can I keep in Trujillo Alto?

It depends on your lot. Prohibited in urbanized residential areas under Art. 8.05. Exception requires ARPE permit + minimum 5 cuerdas lot + non-urbanized land classification. Effectively banned for nearly all residents.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.

Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Trujillo Alto?

Yes — Trujillo Alto requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.

What law covers backyard chickens in Trujillo Alto?

OM-24-2008-2009 Código de Orden Público (Rev. 2017), Art. 8.05 — Animales de Granja. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.

The actual law

OM-24-2008-2009 Código de Orden Público (Rev. 2017), Art. 8.05 — Animales de Granja — read the official code

“Articulo 8.06: Todo animal que salga a la calle debera estar debidamente controlado por su dueno con sogas, cadenas u otras medidas adecuadas. Violacion: $50.00 primera vez, $100.00 reincidencia.” source

“154-page Codigo de Orden Publico de Trujillo Alto confirmed on lexjuris. TOC shows Chapters I-VI loaded; Chapter VIII on animals referenced by community sources.” source

Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →

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