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Tyler, TX Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Fowl
6 per household (non-AG)
Coop Setback
15 feet, side and rear
Roosters
No separate ban
Livestock
1 per acre, max 3
Hogs/Swine
Banned citywide

Summary

Tyler allows up to six fowl per household in non-agricultural zones regardless of lot size, with coops set back 15 feet from side and rear lines. Livestock is one animal per fenced acre, capped at three; hogs and swine are banned citywide.

In an area zoned AG, no more than six (6) fowl may be kept per acre. In all other zoning districts, no more than six (6) fowl may be kept per household regardless of lot size

Source: Tyler Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: July 2026: Including amendments through July 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Under Code Sec. 14-13, residents outside AG zoning may keep no more than six fowl per household regardless of lot size, while AG zoning allows six per acre. Coops must confine the birds, sit at least 15 feet from side and rear property lines, and stay behind the front-yard setback. The ordinance sets no separate rooster ban, but crowing that disturbs neighbors falls under nuisance rules. Livestock is limited to one animal per fenced acre, up to three animals, with pens 100 feet from any property line and fencing 50 feet from lines. Hogs and swine are prohibited inside city limits.

Violations & Fines

Keeping excess fowl, swine, or unpermitted livestock brings removal orders and Class C misdemeanor citations up to $500. Unsanitary pens are a public nuisance with escalating fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep backyard chickens in Tyler?
Yes. Up to six fowl per household outside AG zoning, regardless of lot size. The coop must sit 15 feet from side and rear lines and behind the front setback.
Are roosters allowed in Tyler?
The code caps fowl at six per household and sets no separate rooster ban, but persistent crowing that disturbs neighbors can be cited as a nuisance.
Can I raise a goat or cow?
One livestock animal per fenced acre, up to three, with pens 100 feet from property lines. Hogs and swine are banned citywide.

Sources & Official References

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