Can I keep chickens in Kodiak, AK?
Yes — Kodiak allows backyard chickens. Roosters are prohibited. (KIBC §6.04.100(F) and §17.25.020, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Domesticated fowl in residential zoning districts must be completely enclosed in a fenced area of suitable height and construction to contain the animals and minimize potential adverse impacts to public health, safety, and welfare. |
| Code section | KIBC §6.04.100(F) and §17.25.020 |
Kodiak Island Borough Code §6.04.100(F) explicitly allows chickens (domesticated fowl including ducks and geese) in residential zoning districts with a fencing requirement. The urban agriculture definition in §17.25.020 includes domestic fowl but excludes peacocks and roosters. No numeric limit on hens found in code.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Kodiak?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Kodiak (KIBC §6.04.100(F) and §17.25.020).
Are roosters allowed in Kodiak?
No — roosters are prohibited in Kodiak.
What law covers backyard chickens in Kodiak?
KIBC §6.04.100(F) and §17.25.020. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
KIBC §6.04.100(F) and §17.25.020 — read the official code
“Livestock (including domesticated fowl such as ducks, geese, and chickens) raised and kept in residential zoning districts must be completely enclosed in a fenced area that is of suitable height and construction to contain the animal(s), and minimize potential adverse impacts to public health, safety, and welfare.” source
“Small animals include domestic fowl (except peacocks and roosters), fur and meat animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs, and small hooved animals such as pigs, goats, and sheep.” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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