Can You Have Chickens in Your Lubbock Backyard?

City ordinances permit up to six hens in R-1, R-1A, and R-2 residential zoning districts, meaning many homeowners won't even need a special multipet permit. This allows residents from the historic homes of Tech Terrace to the sprawling yards near the South Plains Mall to pursue fresh, home-laid eggs. Hens must stay in a secure enclosure. No free-ranging birds can wander down University Avenue or into neighbor's flower beds.

This move directly benefits anyone looking to supplement their food supply or reduce grocery spending, offering a tangible connection to their food source. The absolute ban on roosters intentionally prevents the kind of early morning noise that would disrupt quiet neighborhoods from the Depot District to Raintree. The policy blends country living with city tranquility, ensuring peace for everyone.