Can I keep chickens in Hammond, IN?
No — Hammond does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Code of Ordinances Sec. 91.035 (Domestic Animals and Fowl), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Not applicable - domestic birds/fowl prohibited in residential areas. Only carve-out is farm/agricultural business property operating within city zoning laws. |
| Code section | Code of Ordinances Sec. 91.035 (Domestic Animals and Fowl) |
Hammond prohibits keeping chickens and other domestic fowl in residential areas. Sec. 91.035 bars any person from owning, possessing, or keeping a domestic bird or fowl in a residential area, whether as a pet or otherwise; the only exception is farm/agricultural business property operating within the city's zoning laws.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Hammond?
No — chickens are not allowed in Hammond (Code of Ordinances Sec. 91.035 (Domestic Animals and Fowl)).
Are roosters allowed in Hammond?
No — roosters are prohibited in Hammond.
What law covers backyard chickens in Hammond?
Code of Ordinances Sec. 91.035 (Domestic Animals and Fowl). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Ordinances Sec. 91.035 (Domestic Animals and Fowl) — read the official code
“(A) No person shall own, possess, or have custody on the premises in a residential area any animal classified as a domestic bird or fowl. (B) No person shall keep or permit to be kept in a residential area any domestic bird or fowl as a pet. (C) This section shall not be construed as to prevent the operation of any farm or agricultural business property operating within the zoning laws of the city.” 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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