What is a Livestock or Fowl permit?
A Livestock or Fowl permit allows you to keep livestock or fowl such as hens, chickens, roosters, potbelly pigs, etc. on your property.
In order to obtain a livestock or fowl permit you must first send a (pre-approval letter) to the Director of the Division of Animal Care and Control 1241 W. Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO 80223, with the following information:
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Your name, address, phone number.
- The number of each type of livestock or fowl you are attempting to house on your property
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Size of area where animal(s) will be held.
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Vets name, address and phone number.
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Indicate if the animal is spayed or neutered.
- Indicate where they dispose of excrement.
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List of vaccinations animal has received
1.) If the request is approved a pre-approval letter will be issued to the owner.
2.) The owner must contact zoning to finalize request (720) 865-3000.
If Zoning approves the request, the owner will need to send a copy of the zoning approval letter to the Director of Animal Control.
The owner then must purchase the permit from the following location:
Denver Animal Shelter
1241 W. Bayaud Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 913-1800
Annual Permit Fee: (Animal Code Section 8-91)
Livestock $100.00
Fowl $50.00