Can I keep chickens in Noblesville, IN?

Yes, with conditions — Noblesville allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Code of Ordinances Sec. 90.27 (Certain Animals Prohibited) (Ord. 09-02-21, passed 2-23-2021), verified June 2026)

◐ Allowed with conditions
How many hens can you keep?
In permitted zones: It depends in Noblesville: Chickens prohibited citywide except in agriculturally zoned areas (Sec. 90.27). No hen count, permit, or coop standard for residential zones; allowance is purely zone-dependent..

The full rules

Chickens allowedConditional (zone / lot rules)
Coop rulesChickens only allowed on agriculturally zoned land; no residential coop standard exists in the animals chapter.
Code sectionCode of Ordinances Sec. 90.27 (Certain Animals Prohibited) (Ord. 09-02-21, passed 2-23-2021)

Noblesville prohibits keeping chickens within the city except on land zoned agricultural. Sec. 90.27 bars any person from keeping, raising, confining, or feeding chickens within the corporate limits unless in an agriculturally zoned area. Because the allowance depends entirely on zoning, keeping hens is conditional and not permitted on a standard residential lot.

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Common questions

Can I keep chickens in Noblesville?

Yes, with conditions — Noblesville allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Code of Ordinances Sec. 90.27 (Certain Animals Prohibited) (Ord. 09-02-21, passed 2-23-2021)).

How many chickens can I keep in Noblesville?

It depends on your lot. Chickens prohibited citywide except in agriculturally zoned areas (Sec. 90.27). No hen count, permit, or coop standard for residential zones; allowance is purely zone-dependent.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.

What law covers backyard chickens in Noblesville?

Code of Ordinances Sec. 90.27 (Certain Animals Prohibited) (Ord. 09-02-21, passed 2-23-2021). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.

The actual law

Code of Ordinances Sec. 90.27 (Certain Animals Prohibited) (Ord. 09-02-21, passed 2-23-2021) — read the official code

“No person shall keep, raise, confine or feed hogs, chickens, ducks, goats, sheep or cows within the corporate limits of the city unless in an area zone agricultural. (Ord. 09-02-21, passed 2-23-21)” 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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