Can I keep chickens in Augusta, GA?
Yes, with conditions — Augusta allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Augusta-Richmond Code Sec. 4-1-33; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Secs. 7-1(b), 8, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | No citywide coop standards; fowl may not run at large (Sec. 4-1-33). Keeping depends on zoning: agriculture including poultry is permitted by right in the default A (Agricultural) zone; R-zone use lists do not include poultry keeping. |
| Code section | Augusta-Richmond Code Sec. 4-1-33; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Secs. 7-1(b), 8 |
Augusta-Richmond has no backyard-hen ordinance; legality is zone-dependent. The default A (Agricultural) zone - covering all land not specifically zoned otherwise - permits agriculture including poultry with no numeric cap, while R residential zones do not list poultry keeping as a permitted use. Aggregator claims of 6 hens / 50 ft are unsupported by the code.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Augusta?
Yes, with conditions — Augusta allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Augusta-Richmond Code Sec. 4-1-33; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Secs. 7-1(b), 8).
How many chickens can I keep in Augusta?
It depends on your lot. Permitted via agriculture in the default A zone with no cap; not a listed use in R residential zones - check your parcel zoning.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Augusta?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Augusta.
What law covers backyard chickens in Augusta?
Augusta-Richmond Code Sec. 4-1-33; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Secs. 7-1(b), 8. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Augusta-Richmond Code Sec. 4-1-33; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Secs. 7-1(b), 8 — read the official code
“The area of Zone A shall be all of Augusta excepting therefrom any and all areas that have been, or may hereafter be, specifically covered by other zones... (b) Agriculture, dairying and ranching.” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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