Can I keep chickens in Muncie, IN?
No — Muncie does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Muncie Code Sec. 90.19 (Keeping or harboring of livestock prohibited in certain residential areas), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Not applicable - poultry prohibited in all R-1 through R-6 residential zones; keeping would require a zoning variance or rezoning. |
| Code section | Muncie Code Sec. 90.19 (Keeping or harboring of livestock prohibited in certain residential areas) |
Muncie prohibits keeping any livestock or poultry on property zoned R-1 through R-6. The Sec. 90.19 livestock definition expressly includes 'All poultry,' so backyard chickens are prohibited in all residential districts by right; keeping would require a zoning variance. A 2020 proposal to legalize up to six hens was withdrawn and never adopted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Muncie?
No — chickens are not allowed in Muncie (Muncie Code Sec. 90.19 (Keeping or harboring of livestock prohibited in certain residential areas)).
Are roosters allowed in Muncie?
No — roosters are prohibited in Muncie.
What law covers backyard chickens in Muncie?
Muncie Code Sec. 90.19 (Keeping or harboring of livestock prohibited in certain residential areas). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Muncie Code Sec. 90.19 (Keeping or harboring of livestock prohibited in certain residential areas) — read the official code
“No person occupying property within the city of Muncie, which is zoned under Title XV, section 150, of the zoning code, as R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, or R-6 residence zones shall keep or harbor any livestock or poultry on such property.” source
“For the purposes of this section 90.19 livestock shall mean: ... All poultry.” 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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