Florida Backyard Chicken Laws: Permits, Limits & Setbacks by County & City
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Can You Have Chickens in Florida?
Yes, backyard chickens are legal in Florida, but there are no statewide rules. Each city and county sets its own regulations on flock size, permits, setbacks, and whether chickens are allowed in residential areas. Many cities allow hens with restrictions, while HOAs may prohibit them entirely.
Are Roosters Allowed in Florida Residential Areas?
In most Florida cities, roosters are not allowed in residential areas due to noise ordinances. While hens are commonly permitted with limits, roosters are typically banned or heavily restricted. Some rural or agricultural zones may allow roosters, depending on local zoning laws.
Florida has no statewide limit on backyard hens, but almost every city and county has its own ordinance — and HOAs are the real bosses. From Miami’s 100-foot setbacks to Tampa’s relaxed 10-hen rule, the Sunshine State is a patchwork. This is the up-to-date guide you actually need.
Official Source: FDACS Poultry Program — voluntary NPIP registration strongly encouraged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Florida?
Some major Florida cities require a permit for keeping hens, while others do not. Requirements vary by municipality.
How many chickens can I have within Jacksonville, FL city limits?
Jacksonville, FL allows up to 4 hens. Roosters are not allowed.
How many chickens can I have within Miami, FL city limits?
Miami, FL allows up to 15 hens. Roosters are not allowed.
How many chickens can I have within Tampa, FL city limits?
Tampa, FL allows up to 8 hens. Roosters are not allowed.
How many chickens can I have within Orlando, FL city limits?
Orlando, FL allows up to 4 hens. Roosters are not allowed.
How many chickens can I have within St. Petersburg, FL city limits?
St. Petersburg, FL allows up to 8 hens. Roosters are not allowed.
Florida Backyard Chicken Laws by City and County
Find your Florida city or town below for detailed rules regarding your local limits.
⚠️ Important: Florida ordinances may change without notice. Always verify the current rules with your local jurisdiction or HOA before building your coop.
Alachua County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Alachua, Archer, Gainesville, Hawthorne, High Springs, La Crosse, Micanopy, Newberry, Waldo.
Alachua, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: cityofalachua.com
Archer, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: cityofarcher.com
Gainesville, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 10 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not required | Setback: Coop/pen must meet accessory-structure setbacks and be located in rear half of lot | Key Restrictions: Allowed only as accessory use in RSF-1–4, RC, U1, and U2 districts; hens for personal use only; no on-premise sales | Source: gainesvillefl.gov - Section: §30-5.39
Hawthorne, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: cityofhawthorne.net
High Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: highsprings.gov
La Crosse, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: townoflacrossefl.com
Micanopy, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: micanopytown.com
Newberry, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: newberryfl.gov
Waldo, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 2 hens | Roosters: 1 allowed | Permit: Not required | Setback: Coop/enclosure at least 10ft from side/rear property lines and 40ft from any residence | Key Restrictions: Allowed by right only in Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density, Center City, and Waldo/301 FLU categories; no commercial raising; chickens/roosters must remain within fenced areas and not in front yards | Source: waldo.municipalcodeonline.com - Section: §7.02.06
Unincorporated Places in Alachua County
Includes: Rural unincorporated communities and areas outside the city limits of Alachua, Archer, Gainesville, Hawthorne, High Springs, La Crosse, Micanopy, Newberry, and Waldo.
Hen Limit: Up to 10 hens or ducks on small residential parcels; up to 15 poultry per acre on 1–5 acre parcels outside the urban cluster | Roosters: Not allowed in residential zoning inside the urban cluster; allowed outside the urban cluster | Permit: Not required | Source: library.municode.com/fl/alachua_county - Section: §404.13
Baker County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Glen Saint Mary, Macclenny.
Glen Saint Mary, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofglenstmary.org
Macclenny, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofmacclenny.com
Unincorporated Places in Baker County
Includes: Sanderson, Olustee, Taylor, Baxter, Margaretta, and other rural communities.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: bakercountyfl.org
Bay County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Callaway, Cedar Grove, Laguna Beach, Lower Grand Lagoon, Lynn Haven, Mexico Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Parker, Pretty Bayou, Springfield, Upper Grand Lagoon.
Callaway, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofcallaway.com
Cedar Grove, FL (Dissolved)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: baycountyfl.gov
Laguna Beach, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: baycountyfl.gov
Lower Grand Lagoon, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: baycountyfl.gov
Lynn Haven, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: municode.com - Section: § 5-4
Mexico Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: mexicobeachgov.com
Panama City, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: municode.com - Section: § 5-12
Panama City Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: pcbgov.com
Parker, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofparker.com
Pretty Bayou, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: baycountyfl.gov
Springfield, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: springfieldfl.gov
Upper Grand Lagoon, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: baycountyfl.gov
Unincorporated Places in Bay County
Includes: Laguna Beach, Lower Grand Lagoon, Pretty Bayou, Upper Grand Lagoon, Cedar Grove (dissolved), and rural areas.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: baycountyfl.gov
Bradford County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Brooker, Hampton, Lawtey, Starke.
Brooker, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofbrooker.com
Hampton, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: hamptonfl.com
Lawtey, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lawteyfl.gov
Starke, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofstarke.org
Unincorporated Places in Bradford County
Includes: Sampson City, Graham, Theressa, and other rural communities.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: bradfordcountyfl.gov
Brevard County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa West, Grant-Valkaria, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, June Park, Malabar, Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne Village, Merritt Island, Micco, Mims, Palm Bay, Palm Shores, Port Saint John, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Sharpes, South Patrick Shores, Titusville, Viera East, Viera West, West Melbourne.
Cape Canaveral, FL
Total ban on poultry within Cape Canaveral city limits | Source: cityofcapecanaveral.org
Cocoa, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: municode.com - Section: § 6-5
Cocoa Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Cocoa Beach city limits | Source: cityofcocoabeach.com
Cocoa West, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
Grant-Valkaria, FL
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: grantvalkaria.org
Indialantic, FL
Total ban on poultry within Indialantic city limits | Source: indialantic.com
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Indian Harbour Beach city limits | Source: indianharbourbeachfl.gov
June Park, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
Malabar, FL
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofmalabar.org
Melbourne, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: municode.com - Section: § 4-3
Melbourne Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Melbourne Beach city limits | Source: melbournebeachfl.org
Melbourne Village, FL
Total ban on poultry within Melbourne Village city limits | Source: melbourne-village.com
Merritt Island, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
Micco, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
Mims, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
Palm Bay, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: palmbayflorida.org
Palm Shores, FL
Total ban on poultry within Palm Shores city limits | Source: townofpalmshores.org
Port Saint John, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
Rockledge, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: cityofrockledge.org
Satellite Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Satellite Beach city limits | Source: satellitebeach.org
Sharpes, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
South Patrick Shores, FL (Unincorporated)
Total ban on poultry within South Patrick Shores city limits | Source: brevardfl.gov
Titusville, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: titusville.com
Viera East, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
Viera West, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
West Melbourne, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: westmelbourne.org
Unincorporated Places in Brevard County
Includes: Cocoa West, June Park, Merritt Island, Micco, Mims, Port Saint John, Sharpes, Viera East, Viera West, and other rural areas.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: brevardfl.gov
Broward County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Boulevard Gardens, Broadview Park, Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Franklin Park, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Pines, Hollywood, Ives Estates, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Lazy Lake, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Roosevelt Gardens, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Washington Park, West Park, Weston, Wilton Manors.
Boulevard Gardens, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: broward.org
Broadview Park, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: broward.org
Coconut Creek, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: coconutcreek.net
Cooper City, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: coopercityfl.org
Coral Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: coralsprings.gov
Dania Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: daniabeachfl.gov
Davie, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: davie-fl.gov
Deerfield Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: deerfield-beach.com
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Total ban on poultry within Fort Lauderdale city limits | Source: fortlauderdale.gov
Franklin Park, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: broward.org
Hallandale Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cohb.org
Hillsboro Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofhillsborobeach.com
Hillsboro Pines, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: broward.org
Hollywood, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: hollywoodfl.org
Ives Estates, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: broward.org
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lauderdalelakes.org
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lbts-fl.gov
Lauderhill, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lauderhill-fl.gov
Lazy Lake, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lazylakefl.com
Lighthouse Point, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lighthousenpoint.com
Margate, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: margatefl.com
Miramar, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: miramarfl.gov
North Lauderdale, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: nlauderdale.org
Oakland Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: oaklandparkfl.gov
Parkland, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofparkland.org
Pembroke Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofpembrokepark.com
Pembroke Pines, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: ppines.com
Plantation, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: plantation.org
Pompano Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: pompanobeachfl.gov
Roosevelt Gardens, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: broward.org
Sea Ranch Lakes, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: searanchlakesfl.org
Southwest Ranches, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: southwestranches.org
Sunrise, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: sunrisefl.gov
Tamarac, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: tamarac.org
Washington Park, FL (Unincorporated)
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: broward.org
West Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofwestpark.org
Weston, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: westonfl.org
Wilton Manors, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: wiltonmanors.com
Unincorporated Places in Broward County
Includes: Boulevard Gardens, Broadview Park, Franklin Park, Hillsboro Pines, Ives Estates, Roosevelt Gardens, Washington Park, and other unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: broward.org
Calhoun County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Altha, Blountstown.
Altha, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: althafl.org
Blountstown, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: blountstown.org
Unincorporated Places in Calhoun County
Includes: Rural communities outside Altha and Blountstown.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: calhouncountygov.com
Charlotte County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte Park, Cleveland, Englewood, Grove City, Harbour Heights, Manasota Key, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Rotonda, Solana.
Punta Gorda, FL
Total ban on poultry within Punta Gorda city limits | Source: cityofpuntagordafl.com - Section: § 14-11
Unincorporated Places in Charlotte County
Includes: Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte Park, Cleveland, Englewood (county portion), Grove City, Harbour Heights, Manasota Key, Port Charlotte, Rotonda, Solana, and all rural areas.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: charlottecountyfl.gov
Citrus County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Beverly Hills, Black Diamond, Citrus Hills, Citrus Springs, Crystal River, Floral City, Hernando, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, Inverness, Inverness Highlands North, Inverness Highlands South, Lecanto, Pine Ridge, Sugarmill Woods.
Crystal River, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: crystalfld.org
Inverness, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: inverness.gov
Unincorporated Places in Citrus County
Includes: Beverly Hills, Black Diamond, Citrus Hills, Citrus Springs, Floral City, Hernando, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, Inverness Highlands North, Inverness Highlands South, Lecanto, Pine Ridge, Sugarmill Woods, and all rural areas.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: citruscountyfl.gov
Clay County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Asbury Lake, Bellair-Meadowbrook, Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Lakeside, Middleburg, Oakleaf Plantation, Orange Park, Penney Farms.
Green Cove Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: greencovesprings.com
Keystone Heights, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: keystoneheights.us
Orange Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townoforangepark.com
Unincorporated Places in Clay County
Includes: Asbury Lake, Bellair-Meadowbrook, Fleming Island, Lakeside, Middleburg, Oakleaf Plantation, Penney Farms, and all rural areas.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: claycountygov.com
Collier County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Chokoloskee, Everglades, Golden Gate, Goodland, Immokalee, Island Walk, Lely, Lely Resort, Marco Island, Naples, Naples Manor, Naples Park, Orangetree, Pelican Bay, Pine Ridge, Plantation Island, Verona Walk, Vineyards.
Marco Island, FL
Total ban on poultry within Marco Island city limits | Source: cityofmarcoisland.com
Naples, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: naplesgov.com
Unincorporated Places in Collier County
Includes: Chokoloskee, Everglades, Golden Gate, Goodland, Immokalee, Island Walk, Lely, Lely Resort, Naples Manor, Naples Park, Orangetree, Pelican Bay, Pine Ridge, Plantation Island, Verona Walk, Vineyards, and all rural areas.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: colliercountyfl.gov
Columbia County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Five Points, Fort White, Lake City, Watertown.
Fort White, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: fortwhitefl.com
Lake City, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lcfl.gov
Unincorporated Places in Columbia County
Includes: Five Points, Watertown, and all rural areas outside Fort White and Lake City.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: columbiacountyfla.com
DeSoto County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Arcadia, Nocatee, Southeast Arcadia.
Arcadia, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: arcadia-fl.gov
Unincorporated Places in DeSoto County
Includes: Nocatee, Southeast Arcadia, and all rural areas outside the City of Arcadia.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: desotobocc.com
Dixie County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Cross City, Horseshoe Beach.
Cross City, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: crosscityfl.com
Horseshoe Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: horseshoebeachfl.org
Unincorporated Places in Dixie County
Includes: All rural areas outside Cross City and Horseshoe Beach.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: dixiecountyfl.com
Duval County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach.
Atlantic Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: coab.us
Baldwin, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofbaldwinfl.com
Jacksonville, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: coj.net
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: jacksonvillebeach.org
Neptune Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: neptunebeach.com
Unincorporated Places in Duval County
Includes: All rural and suburban areas outside Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: coj.net
Escambia County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Bellview, Brent, Century, Ensley, Ferry Pass, Gonzalez, Goulding, Molino, Myrtle Grove, Pensacola, Warrington, West Pensacola.
Century, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofcenturyflorida.com
Pensacola, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines | Source: cityofpensacola.com
Unincorporated Places in Escambia County
Includes: Bellview, Brent, Ensley, Ferry Pass, Gonzalez, Goulding, Molino, Myrtle Grove, Warrington, West Pensacola, and all rural areas.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: myescambia.com
Flagler County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Beverly Beach, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Marineland, Palm Coast.
Beverly Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Beverly Beach city limits | Source: townofbeverlybeach.org
Bunnell, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: bunnellcity.us
Flagler Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Flagler Beach city limits | Source: flaglerbeachfl.gov
Marineland, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofmarineland.org
Palm Coast, FL
Total ban on poultry within Palm Coast city limits | Source: palmcoast.gov
Unincorporated Places in Flagler County
Includes: All rural areas outside Beverly Beach, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Marineland, and Palm Coast.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: flaglercounty.gov
Franklin County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Saint George Island.
Apalachicola, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofapalachicola.com
Carrabelle, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: mycarrabelle.com
Unincorporated Places in Franklin County
Includes: Eastpoint, Saint George Island, and all rural areas outside Apalachicola and Carrabelle.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: franklincountyflorida.com
Gadsden County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Chattahoochee, Greensboro, Gretna, Havana, Midway, Quincy.
Chattahoochee, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: chattahoocheefl.gov
Greensboro, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: greensborofl.gov
Gretna, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: gretnacity.org
Havana, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofhavana.com
Midway, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: midwayfl.com
Quincy, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: quincyfl.gov
Unincorporated Places in Gadsden County
Includes: All rural areas outside Chattahoochee, Greensboro, Gretna, Havana, Midway, and Quincy.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: gadsdencountyfl.gov
Gilchrist County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Bell, Fanning Springs, Trenton.
Bell, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofbellflorida.com
Fanning Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: fanningsprings.org
Trenton, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: trentonflorida.org
Unincorporated Places in Gilchrist County
Includes: All rural areas outside Bell, Fanning Springs, and Trenton.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: gilchrist.fl.us
Glades County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Moore Haven.
Moore Haven, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofmoorehaven.com
Unincorporated Places in Glades County
Includes: All rural areas outside the City of Moore Haven.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: myglades.com
Gulf County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka.
Port St. Joe, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofportstjoe.com
Wewahitchka, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: wewahitchka.com
Unincorporated Places in Gulf County
Includes: All rural areas outside Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: gulfcounty-fl.gov
Hamilton County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Jasper, Jennings, White Springs.
Jasper, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: jasperfl.org
Jennings, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: jenningsfl.com
White Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: whitesprings.org
Unincorporated Places in Hamilton County
Includes: All rural areas outside Jasper, Jennings, and White Springs.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: hamiltoncountyfl.com
Hardee County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Bowling Green, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs.
Bowling Green, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: bowlinggreenfl.org
Wauchula, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofwauchula.com
Zolfo Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: zolfosprings.org
Unincorporated Places in Hardee County
Includes: All rural areas outside Bowling Green, Wauchula, and Zolfo Springs.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: hardeecounty.net
Hendry County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Clewiston, LaBelle.
Clewiston, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: clewiston-fl.gov
LaBelle, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: citylabelle.com
Unincorporated Places in Hendry County
Includes: All rural areas outside Clewiston and LaBelle.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: hendryfla.net
Hernando County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Brooksville, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee.
Brooksville, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityofbrooksville.us
Weeki Wachee, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: weekiwachee.com
Unincorporated Places in Hernando County
Includes: Spring Hill and all rural areas outside Brooksville and Weeki Wachee.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: hernandocounty.us
Highlands County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Avon Park, Lake Placid, Sebring.
Avon Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: avonpark.cc
Lake Placid, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lakeplacidfl.net
Sebring, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: mysebring.com
Unincorporated Places in Highlands County
Includes: All rural areas outside Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Sebring.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: highlandsfl.gov
Hillsborough County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Plant City, Tampa, Temple Terrace.
Plant City, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: plantcitygov.com
Tampa, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 8 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: tampa.gov
Temple Terrace, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: templeterrace.gov
Unincorporated Places in Hillsborough County
Includes: Brandon, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City Center, Seffner, Valrico, and all rural areas outside Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City.
Hen Limit: Up to 5 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: hillsboroughcounty.org
Holmes County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Bonifay, Caryville, Esto, Noma, Ponce de Leon, Westville.
Bonifay, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: bonifayfl.org
Caryville, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofcaryville.org
Esto, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: estofl.gov
Noma, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: nomafl.gov
Ponce de Leon, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: poncedeleonfl.com
Westville, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: westvillefl.gov
Unincorporated Places in Holmes County
Includes: All rural areas outside Bonifay, Caryville, Esto, Noma, Ponce de Leon, and Westville.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: holmescountyfl.org
Indian River County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Fellsmere, Sebastian, Vero Beach.
Fellsmere, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityoffellsmere.org
Sebastian, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityofsebastian.org
Vero Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Vero Beach city limits | Source: covb.org
Unincorporated Places in Indian River County
Includes: Gifford, Wabasso, Winter Beach, Roseland, Vero Lake Estates, and all rural areas outside Fellsmere, Sebastian, and Vero Beach.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: ircgov.com
Jackson County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Alford, Bascom, Campbellton, Cottondale, Graceville, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Jacob City, Malone, Marianna, Sneads.
Alford, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofalford.org
Bascom, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: bascomfl.gov
Campbellton, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: campbelltonfl.gov
Cottondale, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofcottondale.org
Graceville, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: gracevillefl.gov
Grand Ridge, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: grandridgefl.org
Greenwood, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: greenwoodfl.gov
Jacob City, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: jacobcityfl.gov
Malone, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofmalone.org
Marianna, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityofmarianna.com
Sneads, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: sneadsfl.com
Unincorporated Places in Jackson County
Includes: All rural areas outside the incorporated municipalities listed above.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: jacksoncountyfl.gov
Jefferson County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Monticello.
Monticello, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: monticello-fl.com
Unincorporated Places in Jefferson County
Includes: Wacissa, Lamont, Lloyd, Aucilla, and all rural areas outside Monticello.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: jeffersoncountyfl.gov
Lafayette County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Mayo.
Mayo, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofmayo.org
Unincorporated Places in Lafayette County
Includes: Day, Cooks Hammock, and all rural areas outside Mayo.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lafayettecountyfl.org
Lake County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Astatula, Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey-in-the-Hills, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, Mount Dora, Tavares, Umatilla.
Astatula, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: astatula.com
Clermont, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: clermontfl.gov
Eustis, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: eustis.org
Fruitland Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: fruitlandpark.org
Groveland, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: groveland-fl.gov
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: howey.org
Lady Lake, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: ladylake.org
Leesburg, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: leesburgflorida.gov
Mascotte, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofmascotte.com
Minneola, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: minneola.us
Montverde, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: montverde.org
Mount Dora, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityofmountdora.com
Tavares, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: tavares.org
Umatilla, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: umatillafl.org
Unincorporated Places in Lake County
Includes: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth, Four Corners, Yalaha, Okahumpka, and all rural areas outside the incorporated municipalities listed above.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: lakecountyfl.gov
Lee County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel.
Bonita Springs, FL
Total ban on poultry within Bonita Springs city limits | Source: cityofbonitasprings.org
Cape Coral, FL
Total ban on poultry within Cape Coral city limits | Source: capecoral.gov
Fort Myers, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityftmyers.com
Fort Myers Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Fort Myers Beach city limits | Source: fmbgov.com
Sanibel, FL
Total ban on poultry within Sanibel city limits | Source: mysanibel.com
Unincorporated Places in Lee County
Includes: Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Alva, Buckingham, Bokeelia, St. James City, Matlacha, and all rural areas outside the incorporated municipalities listed above.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: leegov.com
Leon County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Tallahassee.
Tallahassee, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: talgov.com
Unincorporated Places in Leon County
Includes: Woodville, Capitola, Chaires, Fort Braden, Miccosukee, and all rural areas outside Tallahassee.
Hen Limit: Up to 10 hens | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Required | Source: leoncountyfl.gov
Levy County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Andrews, Bronson, Cedar Key, Chiefland, East Bronson, East Williston, Fanning Springs, Inglis, Manatee Road, Morriston, Otter Creek, Raleigh, Williston, Williston Highlands, Yankeetown.
Bronson, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofbronson.org
Cedar Key, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cedarkey.org
Chiefland, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: chiefland.gov
Inglis, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofinglis.org
Williston, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofwillistonfl.com
Yankeetown, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: yankeetownfl.gov
Unincorporated Places in Levy County
Includes: Andrews, East Bronson, East Williston, Manatee Road, Morriston, Otter Creek, Raleigh, Williston Highlands, and all rural areas outside the incorporated municipalities listed above.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: levycounty.org
Liberty County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Bristol.
Bristol, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityofbristolflorida.org
Unincorporated Places in Liberty County
Includes: Hosford, Sumatra, Telogia, and all rural areas outside Bristol.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: libertycountyfl.org
Madison County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Madison.
Madison, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: madisonfl.org
Unincorporated Places in Madison County
Includes: Greenville, Lee, Cherry Lake, Pinetta, Sirmans, Hamburg, and all rural areas outside Madison.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: madisoncountyfl.com
Manatee County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Anna Maria, Bayshore Gardens, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Cortez, Ellenton, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Memphis, Palmetto, Samoset, South Bradenton, West Bradenton, West Samoset, Whitfield.
Anna Maria, FL
Total ban on poultry within nna Maria city limits | Source: cityofannamaria.com
Bradenton, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityofbradenton.com
Bradenton Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Bradenton Beach city limits | Source: cityofbradentonbeach.com
Holmes Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within olmes Beach city limits | Source: holmesbeachfl.org
Longboat Key, FL
Total ban on poultry within Longboat Key city limits | Source: longboatkey.org
Palmetto, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: palmettofl.org
Unincorporated Places in Manatee County
Includes: Bayshore Gardens, Cortez, Ellenton, Memphis, Samoset, South Bradenton, West Bradenton, West Samoset, Whitfield, and all rural areas outside the incorporated municipalities listed above.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: mymanatee.org
Marion County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Belleview, Dunnellon, Fairfield, McIntosh, Ocala, Reddick, Silver Springs Shores, The Villages.
Belleview, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: belleviewfl.org
Dunnellon, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: dunnellon.org
McIntosh, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofmcintosh.org
Ocala, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: ocalafl.org
Reddick, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofreddick.com
Unincorporated Places in Marion County
Includes: Fairfield, Silver Springs Shores, The Villages (Marion portion), and all rural areas outside the incorporated municipalities listed above.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: marionfl.org
Martin County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Jupiter Island, Ocean Breeze, Sewall’s Point, Stuart.
Jupiter Island, FL
Total ban on poultry within Jupiter Island city limits | Source: townofjupiterisland.com
Ocean Breeze, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofoceanbreeze.org
Sewall’s Point, FL
Total ban on poultry within Sewall’s Point city limits | Source: sewallspoint.org
Stuart, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityofstuart.us
Unincorporated Places in Martin County
Includes: Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Palm City, and all rural areas outside the incorporated municipalities listed above.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Required | Source: martin.fl.us
Miami-Dade County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Aventura, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Biscayne Park, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, Doral, El Portal, Florida City, Golden Beach, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Homestead, Indian Creek, Key Biscayne, Medley, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Miami Shores, Miami Springs, North Bay Village, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Opa-locka, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, South Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, Sweetwater, Virginia Gardens, West Miami.
Aventura, FL
Total ban on poultry within Aventura city limits | Source: cityofaventura.com
Bal Harbour, FL
Total ban on poultry within Bal Harbour village limits | Source: balharbourfl.gov
Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Total ban on poultry within Bay Harbor Islands town limits | Source: bayharborislands-fl.gov
Biscayne Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: biscayneparkfl.gov
Coral Gables, FL
Total ban on poultry within Coral Gables city limits | Source: coralgables.com
Cutler Bay, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cutlerbay-fl.gov
Doral, FL
Total ban on poultry within Doral city limits | Source: cityofdoral.com
El Portal, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: elportalvillage.com
Florida City, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: floridacityfl.gov
Golden Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Golden Beach town limits | Source: goldenbeach.us
Hialeah, FL
Total ban on poultry within Hialeah city limits | Source: hialeahfl.gov
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Total ban on poultry within Hialeah Gardens city limits | Source: hialeahgardens.org
Homestead, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityofhomestead.com
Indian Creek, FL
Total ban on poultry within Indian Creek village limits | Source: indiancreekvillage.org
Key Biscayne, FL
Total ban on poultry within Key Biscayne village limits | Source: keybiscayne.fl.gov
Medley, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: townofmedley.com
Miami, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 15 hens and 30 chicks | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required from county health unit | Source: library.municode.com
Miami Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Miami Beach city limits | Source: miamibeachfl.gov
Miami Gardens, FL
Total ban on poultry within Miami Gardens city limits | Source: miamigardens-fl.gov
Miami Lakes, FL
Total ban on poultry within Miami Lakes town limits | Source: miamilakes-fl.gov
Miami Shores, FL
Total ban on poultry within Miami Shores village limits | Source: miamishores-fl.gov
Miami Springs, FL
Total ban on poultry within Miami Springs city limits | Source: miamisprings-fl.gov
North Bay Village, FL
Total ban on poultry within North Bay Village city limits | Source: northbayvillage-fl.gov
North Miami, FL
Total ban on poultry within North Miami city limits | Source: northmiamifl.gov
North Miami Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within North Miami Beach city limits | Source: citynmb.com
Opa-locka, FL
Total ban on poultry within Opa-locka city limits | Source: opalockafl.gov
Palmetto Bay, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: palmettobay-fl.gov
Pinecrest, FL
Total ban on poultry within Pinecrest village limits | Source: pinecrest-fl.gov
South Miami, FL
Total ban on poultry within South Miami city limits | Source: southmiamifl.gov
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Total ban on poultry within Sunny Isles Beach city limits | Source: sibfl.net
Surfside, FL
Total ban on poultry within Surfside town limits | Source: townofsurfsidefl.gov
Sweetwater, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not specified | Setback: 75 feet from any residence or commercial building | Source: library.municode.com
Virginia Gardens, FL
Total ban on poultry within Virginia Gardens village limits | Source: virginiagardens-fl.gov
West Miami, FL
Total ban on poultry within West Miami city limits | Source: cityofwestmiamifl.com
Unincorporated Places in Miami-Dade County
Includes: Kendall, Westchester, The Hammocks, Country Walk, Goulds, Naranja, Princeton, Leisure City, Richmond West, Palmetto Estates, and all rural areas outside the incorporated municipalities listed above.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Required | Source: miamidade.gov
Monroe County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Big Coppitt Key, Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Duck Key, Islamorada, Village of Islands, Key Colony Beach, Key Largo, Key West, Layton, Marathon, North Key Largo, Stock Island, Tavernier.
Big Coppitt Key, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Verify local ordinances (county + zoning) before keeping poultry.
Big Pine Key, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Verify local ordinances (county + zoning) before keeping poultry.
Cudjoe Key, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Verify local ordinances (county + zoning) before keeping poultry.
Duck Key, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Verify local ordinances (county + zoning) before keeping poultry.
Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Check Islamorada Code of Ordinances (animals, livestock, fowl) for poultry rules.
Key Colony Beach, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Check Key Colony Beach Code of Ordinances for poultry or livestock sections.
Key Largo, FL
Status: Unincorporated area | Action: Follow Monroe County ordinances and zoning for poultry.
Key West, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Check Key West Code of Ordinances (animals, fowl, livestock) for specific poultry rules.
Layton, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Check Layton Code of Ordinances for poultry or animal‑keeping sections.
Marathon, FL
Status: Not specified in compiled data | Action: Check Marathon Code of Ordinances (animals, fowl, livestock) for poultry rules.
North Key Largo, FL
Status: Unincorporated area | Action: Follow Monroe County ordinances and zoning for poultry.
Stock Island, FL
Status: Unincorporated area | Action: Follow Monroe County ordinances and zoning for poultry.
Tavernier, FL
Status: Unincorporated area | Action: Follow Monroe County ordinances and zoning for poultry.
Unincorporated Places in Monroe County
Includes: Big Coppitt Key, Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Duck Key, Key Largo, North Key Largo, Stock Island, Tavernier, and other areas outside incorporated municipalities.
Status: Poultry rules vary by zoning and county ordinance | Action: Verify with Monroe County code and planning/zoning before keeping poultry.
Nassau County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Callahan, Fernandina Beach, Hilliard, Yulee (Unincorporated).
Callahan, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Fernandina Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Hilliard, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Nassau County
Includes: Yulee, Bryceville, Nassauville, O’Neil, Becker, Lofton, and other rural unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: nassaucountyfl.com
Okaloosa County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Laurel Hill, Mary Esther, Niceville, Shalimar, Valparaiso. Unincorporated communities include Baker, Holt, Milligan and other rural areas.
Crestview, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: At least 30ft from any adjacent residential structure | Source: cityofcrestview.org
Destin, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not specified | Source: fwb.org - Section: § 5.02
Laurel Hill, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Mary Esther, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Niceville, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Shalimar, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Valparaiso, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Okaloosa County
Includes: Baker, Holt, Milligan, Seminole, Escambia Farms, and other unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: okaloosafl.com
Okeechobee County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Okeechobee. All other communities (e.g., Basinger, Fort Drum, Taylor Creek) are unincorporated.
Okeechobee, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Okeechobee County
Includes: Basinger, Fort Drum, Taylor Creek, Eagle Bay, Dixie Ranch Acres, and all rural unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: municode.com - Section: § 14‑27
Orange County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Edgewood, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Ocoee, Orlando, Winter Garden, Winter Park. Unincorporated communities include Pine Hills, Dr. Phillips, Horizon West, Bithlo, Christmas, and others.
Apopka, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Bay Lake, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: amlegal.com
Belle Isle, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Edgewood, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: amlegal.com
Maitland, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Ocoee, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Orlando, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Setback: 10ft from property lines, 25ft from dwellings | Source: ordinancewatch.com - Section: Ch. 6, Art. III
Winter Garden, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Winter Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Orange County
Includes: Pine Hills, Dr. Phillips, Horizon West, Bithlo, Christmas, Wedgefield, Zellwood, and all other unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required with a $57 fee | Setback: 10ft–15ft from property lines; 50ft from water bodies | Source: orangecountyfl.net - Section: § 38‑79(37)
Osceola County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Kissimmee, St. Cloud. All other communities (e.g., Buenaventura Lakes, Poinciana, Narcoossee, Kenansville, Yeehaw Junction) are unincorporated.
Kissimmee, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
St. Cloud, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 6 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required with a $25 fee | Source: stcloudfl.gov - Ordinance No. 2019‑35
Unincorporated Places in Osceola County
Includes: Buenaventura Lakes, Poinciana (Osceola side), Narcoossee, Kenansville, Yeehaw Junction, Ashton, Holopaw, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Up to 6 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not required | Setback: 25ft from side and rear property lines | Source: municode.com - Section: § 4‑30
Palm Beach County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington.
Boca Raton, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Boynton Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Delray Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Jupiter, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Lake Worth Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Wellington, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
West Palm Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not allowed on standard residential lots | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required for 1+ acre parcels | Setback: 25ft from property lines | Source: cityrulelookup.com - WPB Zoning Code
Unincorporated Places in Palm Beach County
Includes: Loxahatchee, The Acreage, Royal Palm Estates, Lake Harbor, Canal Point, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Allowed only on Agricultural Residential (AR) lots or parcels ≥1 acre | Roosters: Not allowed on parcels under 5 acres | Permit: Not required | Source: cityrulelookup.com
Pasco County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey, San Antonio, St. Leo, Zephyrhills.
Dade City, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 6 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: wtsp.com
New Port Richey, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Port Richey, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
San Antonio, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
St. Leo, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Zephyrhills, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Pasco County
Includes: Hudson, Holiday, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Shady Hills, Lacoochee, and all other unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: pascocountyfl.gov - Ordinance 25‑44/25‑45
Pinellas County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Clearwater, Dunedin, Gulfport, Largo, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Treasure Island.
Clearwater, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Dunedin, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Gulfport, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Largo, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Oldsmar, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Pinellas Park, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 10 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: ordinancewatch.com - Section: § 18‑1530.29
Seminole, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
St. Petersburg, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 8 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not specified | Setback: Required (distance not specified) | Source: cityrulelookup.com - Chapter 4
Tarpon Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Treasure Island, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Pinellas County
Includes: Lealman, Palm Harbor, East Lake, Tierra Verde, Bardmoor, and all other unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: cityrulelookup.com - Section: § 138‑3351
Polk County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lakeland, Lake Wales, Mulberry, Polk City, Winter Haven.
Auburndale, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Bartow, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: municode.com - Section: § 6‑5
Davenport, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Eagle Lake, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Fort Meade, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Frostproof, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Haines City, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: municode.com - Section: § 6‑3
Lake Alfred, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Lake Hamilton, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Lakeland, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required with a $25 fee | Source: lakelandgov.net - Urban Chicken Program
Lake Wales, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: municode.com - Section: § 5‑3
Mulberry, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Polk City, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Winter Haven, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: municode.com - Section: § 6‑2
Unincorporated Places in Polk County
Includes: Lakeland Highlands, Kathleen, Highland City, Babson Park, Wahneta, Loughman, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Up to 5 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: polk-county.net - Land Development Code
Putnam County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Crescent City, Interlachen, Palatka, Pomona Park, Welaka.
Crescent City, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode
Interlachen, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode
Palatka, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode
Pomona Park, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode
Welaka, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode
Unincorporated Places in Putnam County
Includes: East Palatka, Satsuma, San Mateo, Hollister, Bardin, Bostwick, and all rural unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: putnam-fl.com
Santa Rosa County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Gulf Breeze, Jay, Milton.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Jay, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Milton, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: miltonfl.org
Unincorporated Places in Santa Rosa County
Includes: Pace, Navarre, Navarre Beach, Allentown, Bagdad, Chumuckla, Harold, Munson, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: No hen limit | Roosters: Allowed | Permit: Not required | Source: santarosa.fl.gov
Sarasota County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: North Port, Sarasota, Venice.
North Port, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Sarasota, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: sarasotafl.gov
Venice, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Sarasota County
Includes: Englewood (Sarasota side), Nokomis, Osprey, Laurel, Fruitville, Bee Ridge, Gulf Gate, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: scgov.net
Seminole County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford, Winter Springs.
Altamonte Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Casselberry, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: casselberry.org
Lake Mary, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Longwood, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: longwoodfl.org
Oviedo, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: cityofoviedo.net
Sanford, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Winter Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: winterspringsfl.org
Unincorporated Places in Seminole County
Includes: Heathrow, Fern Park, Altamonte Springs (unincorporated areas), Chuluota, Geneva, Black Hammock, and all rural unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: seminolecountyfl.gov - Land Development Code
St. Johns County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Hastings, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach.
Hastings, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
St. Augustine, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 6 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: staugustine.gov
St. Augustine Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: ecode360.com
Unincorporated Places in St. Johns County
Includes: Fruit Cove, Julington Creek, Nocatee (St. Johns side), St. Augustine Shores, St. Augustine South, Vilano Beach, World Golf Village, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: sjcfl.us
St. Lucie County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village.
Fort Pierce, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: municode.com - Section: § 5‑7
Port St. Lucie, FL
Hen Limit: Not allowed | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Not applicable | Source: psl.gov - Code Compliance
St. Lucie Village, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in St. Lucie County
Includes: Lakewood Park, Indian River Estates, White City, River Park, Fort Pierce North/South, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Up to 4 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required | Source: stlucieco.gov - Land Development Code
Sumter County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Bushnell, Center Hill, Coleman, Webster, Wildwood.
Bushnell, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Center Hill, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Coleman, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Webster, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Wildwood, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Sumter County
Includes: Lake Panasoffkee, The Villages (Sumter portion), Oxford, Sumterville, Linden, Croom‑A‑Coochee, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Allowed on lots ½ acre or larger Roosters: Allowed Permit: Not required Source: Villages‑News report on 2025 LDC amendment
Suwannee County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Branford, Live Oak.
Branford, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: Municode Library
Live Oak, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: Suwannee County Code portal
Unincorporated Places in Suwannee County
Includes: McAlpin, O’Brien, Wellborn, Dowling Park, Falmouth, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners site
Taylor County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Perry.
Perry, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: Municode Library
Unincorporated Places in Taylor County
Includes: Steinhatchee, Shady Grove, Salem, Athena, Boyd, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: Taylor County Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 or LDC
Union County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Lake Butler, Raiford, Worthington Springs.
Lake Butler, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Raiford, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Worthington Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Union County
Includes: Providence, Dukes, Johnstown, Lulu, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: Union County Code
Volusia County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Daytona Beach, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Edgewater, Holly Hill, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, Orange City, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, South Daytona.
Daytona Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com (no chicken ordinance located)
DeBary, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
DeLand, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Deltona, FL
Hen Limit: Up to 5 hens (<½ acre) or 10 hens (≥½ acre) | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Required ($25) | Source: Deltona Animal Control
Edgewater, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Holly Hill, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Oak Hill, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Orange City, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Ormond Beach, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Port Orange, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
South Daytona, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Volusia County
Includes: DeLeon Springs, Barberville, Pierson area, Samsula, Osteen, Cassadaga, and all rural unincorporated communities.
Hen Limit: Up to 5 hens | Roosters: Not allowed | Permit: Conditional Use Permit required; fee $134 | Lot Size: Minimum ⅓ acre | Setbacks: Coop must be in rear yard; ≥5 ft from side/rear property lines; max coop size 150 sq ft; max height 8 ft; building permit required if >120 sq ft | Other Rules: Must notify adjacent property owners by certified mail; must complete UF/IFAS chicken‑care class
Wakulla County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Sopchoppy, St. Marks.
Sopchoppy, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: library.municode.com
St. Marks, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: library.municode.com
Unincorporated Places in Wakulla County
Includes: Crawfordville, Panacea, Shell Point, Arran, Shadeville, Wakulla Beach, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified | Source: Wakulla County Code of Ordinances — Chapter 6 Animals and Fowl
Walton County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Paxton.
DeFuniak Springs, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified
Freeport, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified
Paxton, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified
Unincorporated Places in Walton County
Includes: Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Mossy Head, Glendale, Choctaw Beach, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified
Washington County, Florida Chicken Laws
Cities & Towns: Chipley, Vernon, Wausau.
Chipley, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified
Vernon, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified
Wausau, FL
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified
Unincorporated Places in Washington County
Includes: Sunny Hills, Greenhead, Ebro (county portion), Five Points, New Hope, and all rural unincorporated areas.
Hen Limit: Not specified | Roosters: Not specified | Permit: Not specified
Florida’s Year-Round Predator Problem
Heat + humidity + wildlife = the toughest predator environment in the Lower 48.
- Climbers & diggers: Raccoons, opossums, rat snakes, and pythons (yes, real pythons in South Florida).
- Flyers: Red-shouldered hawks, barred owls, and turkey vultures.
- Ground pounders: Bobcats, coyotes, and feral dogs.
- Bonus nightmares: Fire ants that kill chicks overnight and alligators that stroll through chain-link.
Florida-proof minimum: ¼-inch hardware cloth (not ½-inch — snakes), 24-inch buried apron + concrete footer, raccoon-proof latches, hawk netting, and elevated coop floor to stop ants.
The Florida Reality: Your HOA Almost Always Wins
Over 60 % of new Florida homes are built inside deed-restricted communities — the highest percentage in the nation. Even when Miami-Dade or Tampa says “yes” to chickens, your HOA can (and usually does) say “no” — and Florida courts consistently uphold HOA covenants over municipal law.
How to check: Pull your property deed at the county clerk website → search for “animals,” “livestock,” or “fowl.” If it says “no poultry,” you’re out — even on a 1-acre lot.
Permits & Registrations Across Florida
In Florida, "No Permit" doesn't always mean "No Rules." While some major hubs have deregulated, others have added mandatory education requirements.
- Miami-Dade County: $100+ fee. Requires a permit from the County Health Unit and a potential site inspection.
- Orlando & Orange County: $57 permit fee. You must complete the UF/IFAS "Backyard Poultry" class before applying. (Note: Only 130 permits are available in unincorporated Orange County at a time).
- Jacksonville (Duval): Permit Required. You must complete a Poultry Management Seminar offered by the Duval County Extension Office.
- St. Cloud (Osceola): $25 initial fee / $10 annual renewal. Requires a mandatory "Backyard Poultry Basics" class.
- Tampa & Tallahassee: No specific "Chicken Permit" required, but you must still follow strict zoning setbacks (typically 5–20 feet from property lines).
Pro Tip: Even in "No-Permit" cities, code enforcement can still fine you for "Public Nuisance" violations. This usually covers excessive noise, flies, or odors that cross property lines.
Selling Backyard Eggs in Florida
In Florida, small flock owners can sell ungraded, freshly laid eggs directly to friends, neighbors, or at local markets as long as the eggs are kept clean, properly labeled, and stored at safe temperatures. Most small-scale sellers don’t need a special license, but you must follow basic food safety rules and check your city or county’s guidelines to ensure you’re meeting local requirements.
Florida State Poultry Slaughter Rules
Under Florida regulations (aligned with federal USDA Poultry Products Inspection Act — PPIA — exemptions and regulated through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — FDACS — Limited Poultry and Egg Farm Operation Program), backyard poultry owners follow these guidelines statewide (no separate mandatory state poultry inspection program exists for small-scale personal use, but an Annual Food Permit is required for any exempt sales or processing):
- Personal Use: Fully exempt and legal. You may slaughter birds you raised yourself for your household, family, non-paying guests, or employees without inspection or additional permitting required, as long as sanitary conditions are followed and the product is not sold or distributed.
- Commercial Sale: Restricted. Home-slaughtered poultry meat cannot be sold unless processed in a USDA-inspected facility or under a federal small-producer exemption (e.g., Producer/Grower ≤1,000 birds/year or ≤20,000 birds/year with limits on sales/distribution and sanitary practices). Most backyard flocks do not qualify for resale; exempt sales are limited (e.g., direct to consumers or approved venues under the FDACS Limited Poultry Program), and an Annual Food Permit is required for any exempt processing/sale operations.
- Humane Standards: Required. Personal processing must follow humane handling practices under state animal welfare laws and sanitary conditions to ensure products are sound, clean, and fit for human food.
- Nuisance Laws: Enforced locally. On-site slaughter in residential areas may be restricted or prohibited due to noise, odors, visibility, waste, or public nuisance ordinances — even where chicken ownership is permitted; local health departments or zoning often enforce these quickly.
Florida accepts federal exemptions (1,000- or 20,000-bird limits) but requires FDACS permitting and compliance for exempt operations involving any sales. For official guidance, review USDA FSIS Poultry Exemptions or visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Limited Poultry and Egg Farms page.
Essential Guides for Backyard Chicken Success
Once your local Florida municipality approves your backyard flock—especially in cities where lot sizes and setback rules can be strict—explore these compact coop designs to make the most of smaller suburban yards while staying compliant with local zoning codes. For long-term flock care in Florida’s heat, humidity, and storm‑prone seasons, view our Ultimate Backyard Chicken Coop Management Guide.
How do I raise backyard chickens successfully?
Building your coop? Use our Step-by-Step DIY Chicken Coop Guide to construct a durable, well‑ventilated coop designed to handle Florida’s intense summer heat, heavy rainfall, hurricane‑season winds, and year‑round predator pressure.
Already raising chickens? Set your flock up for success in the Sunshine State. From choosing heat‑tolerant breeds that thrive in Florida’s subtropical climate to managing moisture, preventing heat stress, and protecting birds from predators like raccoons, bobcats, snakes, and hawks, our guides help you maintain a healthy, neighbor‑friendly flock.
Complete Resource: View Our Ultimate Backyard Chicken Management Guide
Disclaimer: This is not official legal advice. Information is for general reference only, based on public sources at time of publication. Local laws, zoning, and HOA rules change frequently. Always verify directly with your city, county, planning department, animal control, or HOA for your Florida address. See our full Disclaimer & Legal Notice.