Animal Ordinances in Hialeah, FL (2026)
6 verified animal ordinances for Hialeah, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Hialeah allows up to four chickens per residential property with a permit. Roosters prohibited. Coops must be in rear yard, 15 feet from neighbors and 5 feet from property lines.
Hialeah Chickens & Livestock
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Dogs in Hialeah must be leashed off private property under Miami-Dade Section 5-20. Unsterilized: $150 fine. Sterilized: $50. Off-leash in designated parks only.
Hialeah Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
No breed restrictions in Hialeah. The former Miami-Dade pit bull ban was repealed statewide Oct 1, 2023. FL §767.14 preempts all breed-specific legislation.
Hialeah Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsBeekeeping
Beekeeping in Hialeah requires FDACS registration. Flyway barrier of 6 feet needed if hives within 15 feet of property line. FDACS preempts local bans except HOAs.
Hialeah Beekeeping Regulations
Some RestrictionsFla. Stat. ch. 586 (2024) - Honey Certification and Honeybees; state preemption of beekeeping ordinances
The authority to regulate, inspect, and permit managed honeybee colonies and to adopt rules on the placement and location of registered inspected managed honeybee colonies is preempted to the state through the department and supersedes any related ordinance adopted by a county, municipality, or political subdivision thereof. (2) The department shall: (a) Administer and enforce this chapter. (b)...
Exotic Pets
Exotic pet ownership in Hialeah is governed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) classification system. Class I animals (large predators) are prohibited as pets. Class II animals require substantial permits and enclosures. Class III animals (smaller exotics) require a free FWC permit. Local nuisance ordinances also apply.
Hialeah Exotic Pet Regulations
Some RestrictionsWildlife Feeding
Hialeah prohibits feeding wildlife that creates public nuisances, particularly feral cats, iguanas, and waterfowl. The city's warm climate and canal systems attract significant wildlife. Miami-Dade County Animal Services enforces wildlife feeding restrictions. Trash must be secured to prevent attracting raccoons, opossums, and rodents.
Hialeah Wildlife Feeding Regulations
Some RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 379.412 (2024) - Penalties for feeding wildlife and freshwater fish
The penalties in this section apply to a violation of any rule or order of the commission that prohibits or restricts: 1. Feeding wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; 2. Attracting or enticing wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; or 3. Allowing the placement of food or garbage in a manner that attracts or entices wildlife or freshwater fish. (b) This section does not a...
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