Can I keep chickens in Kokomo, IN?
Yes, with conditions — Kokomo allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Kokomo Zoning Ordinance No. 6279, Art. 3 (AG and AR districts - 'raising of farm animals' as Special Exception Use); Code Ch. 157 adopts zoning by reference, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop rules | Permitted only in AG/AR zoning districts as a special-exception use (BZA approval); not a listed use in standard residential districts. No coop standard or hen cap specified. |
| Code section | Kokomo Zoning Ordinance No. 6279, Art. 3 (AG and AR districts - 'raising of farm animals' as Special Exception Use); Code Ch. 157 adopts zoning by reference |
Kokomo's animal Chapter 90 has no hen provision. The Kokomo Zoning Ordinance (No. 6279) permits 'raising of farm animals' only as a special-exception use in the AG (Agriculture) and AR (Agricultural/Rural Residential) districts; it is not a listed use in standard residential districts (R1-R5), so chickens are not permitted there. Keeping chickens thus requires AG/AR zoning plus a BZA special-exception approval.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Kokomo?
Yes, with conditions — Kokomo allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Kokomo Zoning Ordinance No. 6279, Art. 3 (AG and AR districts - 'raising of farm animals' as Special Exception Use); Code Ch. 157 adopts zoning by reference).
How many chickens can I keep in Kokomo?
It depends on your lot. Permitted only in AG/AR zoning districts as a special-exception use (BZA approval); not allowed in standard residential (R1-R5) districts. No numeric hen cap specified.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Kokomo?
Yes — Kokomo requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
What law covers backyard chickens in Kokomo?
Kokomo Zoning Ordinance No. 6279, Art. 3 (AG and AR districts - 'raising of farm animals' as Special Exception Use); Code Ch. 157 adopts zoning by reference. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Kokomo Zoning Ordinance No. 6279, Art. 3 (AG and AR districts - 'raising of farm animals' as Special Exception Use); Code Ch. 157 adopts zoning by reference — read the official code
“Permitted Uses Residential - dwelling, single family ... [R1 district lists no farm animals]” source
“Special Exception Uses Agricultural - raising of farm animals” source
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