Nevada Backyard Chicken Laws
Nevada has no statewide chicken law — every city sets its own rules. Find your city below.
6
Cities allow chickens
0
Cities ban chickens
6
Cities covered
Important: Nevada delegates all backyard chicken rules to local municipalities. Your city's ordinance is what matters — not state law. HOA covenants can also override city rules on your specific property.
Easiest cities
Strictest cities
Carson City
Up to 4 hens. Confirm zoning and animal-control rules for the parcel before building; small residential lots are commonly planned around four hens
Henderson
Up to 6 hens. Backyard chicken standards apply under Henderson Development Code; confirm property zoning and coop placement before building
Las Vegas
No fixed max. Poultry generally may not be kept within 350 ft of another person's dwelling unless that person files written, unrevoked consent with Animal Protection Services
North Las Vegas
No fixed max. Fowl may not be kept within 60 ft of another person's dwelling unless that person files written, unrevoked consent with the city
Reno
No fixed max. Reno does not publish a simple chicken-specific setback; coops over 200 sq ft may require a building permit
Sparks
Up to 16 hens. Coop must be in the rear yard, at least 5 ft from property lines, and 10 ft from the main structure
About Nevada Chicken Laws
Like most US states, Nevada does not have a single statewide law governing backyard chickens. Each city, village, and county sets its own rules about flock size, roosters, permits, coop setbacks, and sanitation.
Always verify rules directly with your city clerk or planning department before purchasing birds or building a coop. Laws change — our pages include a last-verified date and link directly to the municipal code for each city.
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