NV · verified 2026-10-28
Henderson, NV
Short answerYes: the City of Henderson code allows up to 10 birds; roosters are banned; the cited code does not mention a permit; and the coop setback is 20 ft.
Buying notes for backyard hens inside the City of Henderson corporate limits. HOA covenants and county rules outside city limits can differ.
Heads up: These rules apply inside the City of Henderson 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: Henderson Development Code § 19.9.3.B.2.d Chickens/Ducks/Quail.
At a glance
- Hen cap
- Up to 10 hens
- Roosters
- Banned
- Permit & fee
- Code does not mention a permit
- Setback
- 20 ft
Code cite: Henderson Development Code § 19.9.3.B.2.d Chickens/Ducks/Quail.
The rule, quoted
Word for word from Henderson Development Code § 19.9.3.B.2.d Chickens/Ducks/Quail.
How many hens
“A maximum combined total of ten chickens, ducks, or quail may be kept on a single lot.”
Up to 10 chickens, ducks and quail combined, on a lot with a detached single-family home. In the RMH district the lot must be at least 6,000 sq ft. In the Rural Neighborhood overlay, 11 to 20 need Design Review and 21 or more need a Conditional Use Permit.
Henderson Development Code § 19.9.3.B.2.d Chickens/Ducks/Quail.
Roosters
“Roosters are prohibited, unless in accordance with Section 19.9.3.B.2.d.ii.(a).”
No roosters, except one per lot (with hens) in the Rural Neighborhood overlay.
Permit and fee
Code does not mention a permit. Ask the city whether a permit is needed before you buy birds.
§ 19.9.3 lists no permit for up to 10 birds. Freestanding accessory structures of 200 sq ft or less do not need a building permit. Title 7 (Animals) is on Municode and was not checked.
Setback / screening
“Shall be separated by a minimum of 20 feet from any primary dwelling on an adjacent lot.”
Coop at least 20 ft from the neighbor’s home and at least 5 ft from every property line. Not allowed in the front or side yard.
Also in this section
Single-family lots only
“Chicken, ducks, and quail may be kept outdoors for the production of eggs for personal consumption as an accessory use on a lot with a detached single-family dwelling in compliance with the following standards.”
5 ft from property lines
“Shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any property line.”
Not in front or side yard
“Shall not be located in a front yard or side yard.”
Predator-proof coop
“Chicken, ducks, and quail must be kept in a predator-proof coop.”
No other fowl
“All other outdoor fowl are prohibited.”
What to buy
Named products and shops are real. Confirm stock, shipping, and that the vet still sees poultry before you spend money.
Shared Las Vegas, NV metro list: same stores for every city in this metro.
Hatchery
Cackle Hatchery
Ships live chicks to Nevada via USPS Priority Mail. Cackle's FAQ lists Nevada 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 — Las Vegas North (#2471)
Las Vegas — 6658 Sky Pointe Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131. (702) 839-1258. Store page lists livestock feed and farm supplies, including chicken coops, waterers and feeders.
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 2026-10-28 against Henderson Development Code § 19.9.3.B.2.d Chickens/Ducks/Quail. at https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/henderson-nv/doc-view.aspx?secid=57. Read the live code before you build or order birds.