Can I keep chickens in Rehoboth Beach, DE?
No — Rehoboth Beach does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Chapter 88 Animals, §88-4 Livestock and fowl, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Chapter 88 Animals, §88-4 Livestock and fowl |
Chickens are prohibited for new residents in Rehoboth Beach as of January 17, 2020. Only chickens being kept as of January 1, 2020 were grandfathered and may continue until discontinued. No new chicken-keeping is permitted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Rehoboth Beach?
No — chickens are not allowed in Rehoboth Beach (Chapter 88 Animals, §88-4 Livestock and fowl).
What law covers backyard chickens in Rehoboth Beach?
Chapter 88 Animals, §88-4 Livestock and fowl. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Chapter 88 Animals, §88-4 Livestock and fowl — read the official code
“No person shall keep or maintain any cow, goat, sheep, hog, horse or other animal or fowl of any sort upon any premises within the limits of the City with the following exceptions: A. Honey bees. B. Chickens being kept as of January 1, 2020, may continue to be kept until such use is discontinued.” 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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