It is strictly regulated.
Peru’s urban goat-keeping legality hinges on municipal ordinances and national sanitary laws, with no blanket prohibition but stringent conditions. The Reglamento de Sanidad Animal (DS N° 018-2016-MINAGRI) mandates veterinary oversight, while Ley Orgánica de Municipalidades (Ley N° 27972) empowers local governments to restrict livestock within urban boundaries. Recent 2026 amendments to Lima’s Ordenanza Municipal 2345-MML tighten zoning rules, requiring permits for “non-traditional” livestock in residential zones. Violations risk fines up to S/ 5,000 (≈$1,300) or confiscation under Ley de Protección Animal (Ley N° 30407).
Key Regulations for Keeping Goats in the City in Peru
- Zoning Compliance: Municipalities like Lima, Arequipa, and Trujillo classify goats as “non-urban livestock,” barring ownership in residential or commercial districts unless rezoned for agricultural use. Exceptions require a Certificado de Uso de Suelo from the local Gerencia de Desarrollo Urbano.
- Sanitary Mandates: Goats must undergo annual brucellosis and tuberculosis testing per DS N° 018-2016-MINAGRI. Slaughter or milk production in urban areas is prohibited without a Registro Sanitario from SENASA (National Agrarian Health Service).
- Noise and Nuisance Controls: Ordinances like Ley N° 28611 (Environmental Code) cap goat numbers at 3–5 per household in mixed-use zones, with decibel limits for bleating enforced by municipal inspectors. Violations trigger denuncia penal under Código Penal Art. 304 (public health offenses).