Can I keep chickens in Fagatogo, AS?
Yes, with conditions — Fagatogo allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (ASCA §§ 25.1601, 25.1603, 25.1604, 25.1605, 26.0315, 27.0803, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Coops may not be placed directly over any stream, river, brook, pond, or other body of water (ASCA § 25.1604). All confinement areas must be kept sanitary (§ 25.1605). Chickens are prohibited in the coastal strip between the highway and the sea (§ 25.1603). |
| Code section | ASCA §§ 25.1601, 25.1603, 25.1604, 25.1605, 26.0315, 27.0803 |
Fagatogo is the government seat of American Samoa, home to the Fono (legislature) and executive offices, located in the Eastern District adjacent to Pago Pago harbor. All chicken regulations derive from territory-wide ASCA. R2 zones permit noncommercial poultry (§ 26.0315); R1 zones are ambiguous. Fowl are exempt from the general confinement rule under § 25.1601, no permit is required for small-scale keeping, and no hen count limit applies below the 200-bird commercial threshold. Roosters face no restriction under the ASCA.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Fagatogo?
Yes, with conditions — Fagatogo allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (ASCA §§ 25.1601, 25.1603, 25.1604, 25.1605, 26.0315, 27.0803).
How many chickens can I keep in Fagatogo?
It depends on your lot. No hen count limit in R2 zones for noncommercial keeping (ASCA § 26.0315). R1 zone is ambiguous. Commercial classification at 200+ birds (§ 27.0803).. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Fagatogo?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Fagatogo.
Are roosters allowed in Fagatogo?
Yes, with conditions — see Fagatogo's rules (ASCA §§ 25.1601, 25.1603, 25.1604, 25.1605, 26.0315, 27.0803).
What law covers backyard chickens in Fagatogo?
ASCA §§ 25.1601, 25.1603, 25.1604, 25.1605, 26.0315, 27.0803. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
ASCA §§ 25.1601, 25.1603, 25.1604, 25.1605, 26.0315, 27.0803 — read the official code
“Uses permitted: Any use permitted in R1 zone; keeping of poultry and domestic livestock for noncommercial purposes; accessory uses. ASCA § 26.0315” source
“No pigs, goats, sheep, horses, cattle, or other domestic animals, other than fowl, cats and licensed dogs may be allowed to run loose. ASCA § 25.1601” source
“No pigpens, chicken coops, or other areas or structures for confining animals may be placed directly over any stream, river, brook, pond, or other body of fresh or salt water. ASCA § 25.1604” source
“A chicken farmer is one who raises 200 birds inside an enclosed area. ASCA § 27.0803” 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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