Can I keep chickens in Florence, AL?
No — Florence does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Code of Florence, Ch. 4 (Animals), Div. 2 (Fowl), Secs. 4-56, 4-57, 4-58, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | Keeping any fowl (including chickens) is prohibited citywide; violation is a misdemeanor. |
| Code section | Code of Florence, Ch. 4 (Animals), Div. 2 (Fowl), Secs. 4-56, 4-57, 4-58 |
Florence prohibits keeping chickens. The code defines fowl to include chickens and makes it unlawful for any person within the city limits to keep or possess any fowl, with violation a misdemeanor. Backyard chickens are not allowed anywhere in the city.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Florence?
No — chickens are not allowed in Florence (Code of Florence, Ch. 4 (Animals), Div. 2 (Fowl), Secs. 4-56, 4-57, 4-58).
What law covers backyard chickens in Florence?
Code of Florence, Ch. 4 (Animals), Div. 2 (Fowl), Secs. 4-56, 4-57, 4-58. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Florence, Ch. 4 (Animals), Div. 2 (Fowl), Secs. 4-56, 4-57, 4-58 — read the official code
“Sec. 4-57. Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person, within the corporate limits of the city to keep or have in his possession any fowl.” source
“the term fowl means any large, live domestic birds including but not limited to chickens, guineas, turkeys, homing pigeons, ostrich, and peacocks.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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