TX · verified 2026-10-29
Lubbock, TX
Short answerYes: the City of Lubbock code allows up to 6 birds; roosters are banned; the cited code does not mention a permit; and the coop setback is 5 ft.
Buying notes for backyard hens inside the City of Lubbock corporate limits. HOA covenants and county rules outside city limits can differ.
Heads up: These rules apply inside the City of Lubbock corporate limits only. An HOA or neighborhood covenant can still ban hens. Those private rules are usually not public, so HenCheck does not look them up.
Primary source: Lubbock Code of Ordinances § 4.07.001 Keeping of other animals; nuisance conditions.
At a glance
- Hen cap
- Up to 6 hens
- Roosters
- Banned
- Permit & fee
- Code does not mention a permit
- Setback
- 5 ft
Code cite: Lubbock Code of Ordinances § 4.07.001 Keeping of other animals; nuisance conditions.
The rule, quoted
Word for word from Lubbock Code of Ordinances § 4.07.001 Keeping of other animals; nuisance conditions.
How many hens
“Except as provided by this section, six (6) chickens hens may be permitted in an R-1, R-1A, or R-2 zoned residence with the following requirements:”
Up to six hens at a home in the R-1, R-1A or R-2 zones. More than six needs a multi-pet permit from Animal Services (§ 4.01.003) plus zoning compliance.
Lubbock Code of Ordinances § 4.07.001 Keeping of other animals; nuisance conditions.
Roosters
“Roosters are not permitted.”
Permit and fee
Code does not mention a permit. Ask the city whether a permit is needed before you buy birds.
§ 4.07.001 lists no permit for six or fewer hens. More than six needs a multi-pet permit under § 4.01.003, which was not checked.
Setback / screening
“Any such above-described enclosure that is less than 200 square feet shall maintain a minimum five (5) foot setback from a side or rear property line. Any such above-described enclosure that is more than two hundred (200) square feet shall be subject to all setback requirements in chapter 40 of this code.”
Enclosure in the rear yard, at least 5 ft from side and rear lines if under 200 sq ft. Bigger enclosures follow the zoning setbacks in Chapter 40.
Also in this section
Rear yard only
“Any such above-described enclosure shall be kept in the rear yard.”
Always confined
“Any and all chicken hens so kept shall remain confined in an enclosure to prevent their running at large.”
Feed in sealed containers
“All feed provided for any such permitted chicken hens shall be stored and kept in a rodent and wildlife proof and fly tight receptacle.”
What to buy
Named products and shops are real. Confirm stock, shipping, and that the vet still sees poultry before you spend money.
Shared Lubbock, TX metro list: same stores for every city in this metro.
Hatchery
Cackle Hatchery
Ships live chicks to Texas via USPS Priority Mail. Cackle's FAQ lists Texas among the states it ships to, with chicks going out Mondays and Wednesdays from February to August and Wednesdays only from August to late October. Order sexed pullets if your city bans roosters or does not address them.
Feed store
Tractor Supply — Lubbock East (#1525)
Lubbock — 4605 Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX 79404. (806) 744-6168. Store page lists a livestock department.
Coop
OverEZ Medium Chicken Coop with Wooden 8 ft Chicken Run
Dimensions: Coop 50¼ in L × 52½ in W × 62¼ in H (includes nesting box), sized by OverEZ for up to 10 chickens; Wooden 8 ft run 8 ft W × 8 ft L × 6 ft 3 in H
Price: Coop $1,699.00 (Classic, Farmhouse or Coastal finish); Wooden 8 ft run $1,899.00. Prices as shown on overezchickencoop.com on 2026-10-22.
The coop footprint is about 4.2 ft × 4.4 ft and the run is 8 ft × 8 ft, so with the coop at the end of the run plan on roughly 8 ft × 12.5 ft. Measure your setback from the cited code before you pick a spot, and check any height limit: the run is 6 ft 3 in tall. OverEZ ships coops and runs by tractor-trailer freight to the end of your driveway; homes on roads a truck cannot reach may need to pick up at a freight terminal.
Vet
No verified poultry vet yet
We have not confirmed a clinic here that says it treats chickens. Call local vets and ask before you need one.
Verified 2026-10-29 against Lubbock Code of Ordinances § 4.07.001 Keeping of other animals; nuisance conditions. at https://ecode360.com/38870263. Read the live code before you build or order birds.