Deltona, FL Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit fee
- $25 for permit + inspection
- Larger-lot limit
- 10 chickens on half-acre+ lot
- Smaller-lot limit
- 5 chickens under half-acre
- Roosters
- Prohibited citywide
- Coop size/location
- Max 200 sq ft, rear yard only
Summary
Deltona requires a $25 city permit to keep backyard laying hens: up to ten birds on a half-acre-plus lot, five on smaller lots, roosters banned, and coops limited to the rear yard.
A chicken permit shall be required for chickens to be kept, harbored, raised, or maintained in chicken coops as laying hens for eggs as accessory to a residential single-family structure... No more than ten chickens may be kept on a parcel that is a half-acre or greater. No more than five chickens may be kept on a parcel that is less than a half-acre. Roosters shall be prohibited.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
The Code Compliance Manager issues a $25 permit and initial inspection for backyard laying hens: up to ten chickens on a half-acre-plus lot, five on smaller parcels, owner-occupied residence only, no roosters, no selling eggs or birds, and the coop confined to the rear yard with predator-proof fencing. Coops over 100 square feet need a separate building permit and may not exceed 200 square feet. Chickens must be locked in the coop from dusk to dawn, and the A (agricultural) zoning district is exempt from the permit requirement.
Violations & Fines
A chicken permit can be revoked if a violation isn't fixed within 15 days or recurs three times in 12 months; the Code Compliance Manager decides, appealable to the city manager, then the city commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep roosters in Deltona?
Do I need a permit for chickens in the agricultural zoning district?
Sources & Official References
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