Katy vs Richmond
How do chickens & livestock rules compare between Katy, TX and Richmond, TX?
Richmond has fewer restrictions than Katy.
Katy, TX
Fort Bend County
Katy prohibits keeping chickens, fowl, or livestock on tracts smaller than one acre, caps the number per acre, and bans swine within city limits except for limited FFA or 4-H exemptions.
View full Katy rules →Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County
Richmond residents may keep chickens and limited livestock if animals are properly enclosed, kept sanitary, and do not become a public nuisance under Chapter 6 of the city code.
View full Richmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Katy | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum lot | One acre | - |
| Chicken limit | 25 per acre | - |
| Swine | Prohibited citywide | - |
| Use | Personal noncommercial only | - |
| Impound fee | $25 plus $5/day | - |
| Code chapter | - | Chapter 6 Animals |
| Nuisance backstop | - | Chapter 22 Nuisances |
| State minimum | - | Six chickens protected |
| Enclosure | - | Coop required |
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Katy FAQ
Can I keep backyard chickens in Katy?
Only on a tract of at least one acre and capped at 25 chickens or other fowl. Birds must be kept in closed pens and may not wander the premises. Smaller residential lots cannot keep fowl at all.
Are pigs allowed in Katy city limits?
No. Swine are banned within Katy. The only exception is for FFA or 4-H members who obtain signed waivers from all landowners within 100 feet of the proposed pen.
Richmond FAQ
Can I keep chickens in my Richmond, TX backyard?
Yes, in line with Texas law cities cannot prohibit six or fewer chickens. Richmond requires a proper coop, sanitary conditions, and no nuisance such as odor or noise from roosters.
Are roosters or larger livestock allowed in Richmond city limits?
Roosters and livestock such as goats, horses, or cattle face stricter limits and are generally tied to zoning and lot size. Check Chapter 6 and your zoning district before bringing in larger animals.
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