Can I keep chickens in Tafuna, AS?
Yes, with conditions — Tafuna 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 |
Tafuna is American Samoa's most populous community. Chicken keeping is governed by territory-wide ASCA, not any local code. R2 (multiple dwelling) zones explicitly permit noncommercial poultry under § 26.0315; R1 (single dwelling) zones do not list poultry as a permitted use, making the answer zone-dependent. Fowl are exempt from the general animal confinement rule under § 25.1601, and there is no hen count limit for noncommercial keepers. The 200-bird threshold in § 27.0803 is a commercial classification trigger, not a residential restriction. Roosters are not restricted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Tafuna?
Yes, with conditions — Tafuna 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 Tafuna?
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 Tafuna?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Tafuna.
Are roosters allowed in Tafuna?
Yes, with conditions — see Tafuna's rules (ASCA §§ 25.1601, 25.1603, 25.1604, 25.1605, 26.0315, 27.0803).
What law covers backyard chickens in Tafuna?
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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