Can I keep chickens in Hammond, LA?
Yes, with conditions — Hammond allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Unified Development Code Sec. 6.2 Use Table & Sec. 6.1 (RS-11.A); Code of Ordinances Ch. 7, Sec. 7-3, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Under the Unified Development Code, 'Agriculture' (defined to include animal and poultry husbandry) is allowed by right only in the RS-11.A district. Standard residential districts allow only non-commercial crop gardens, not animal/poultry husbandry. Animal code Sec. 7-3 requires fowl not run or fly at large. |
| Code section | Unified Development Code Sec. 6.2 Use Table & Sec. 6.1 (RS-11.A); Code of Ordinances Ch. 7, Sec. 7-3 |
Hammond's zoning (UDC) permits poultry-keeping (as 'Agriculture,' defined to include 'animal and poultry husbandry') by right only in the RS-11.A agricultural-residential district. Conventional residential districts allow only non-commercial crop gardens, not animal/poultry husbandry, so backyard hens are not a listed use there. The animal code requires fowl be confined citywide.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Hammond?
Yes, with conditions — Hammond allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Unified Development Code Sec. 6.2 Use Table & Sec. 6.1 (RS-11.A); Code of Ordinances Ch. 7, Sec. 7-3).
How many chickens can I keep in Hammond?
It depends on your lot. Zone-dependent: poultry allowed by right only in the RS-11.A district (as 'Agriculture'); conventional residential districts allow only non-commercial crop gardens. No hen cap, setback or permit for RS-11.A.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Hammond?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Hammond.
What law covers backyard chickens in Hammond?
Unified Development Code Sec. 6.2 Use Table & Sec. 6.1 (RS-11.A); Code of Ordinances Ch. 7, Sec. 7-3. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Unified Development Code Sec. 6.2 Use Table & Sec. 6.1 (RS-11.A); Code of Ordinances Ch. 7, Sec. 7-3 — read the official code
“The RS-11.A District is primarily a single-family dwelling residential district that also may include noncommercial uses generally associated with family residential areas. This district also allows for Agriculture” source
“production of food or fiber products; aquaculture; silviculture; viticulture; animal and poultry husbandry.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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