Can I keep chickens in Lowell, MA?
No — Lowell does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Lowell Code Ch. 104, Art. III, §§104-32 through 104-42, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Code section | Lowell Code Ch. 104, Art. III, §§104-32 through 104-42 |
Lowell explicitly prohibits keeping all animals and fowl (including chickens) within city limits except pigeons, which require a license from the Health and Human Services Department. No license shall be granted for any animal or fowl except pigeons.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Lowell?
No — chickens are not allowed in Lowell (Lowell Code Ch. 104, Art. III, §§104-32 through 104-42).
Are roosters allowed in Lowell?
No — roosters are prohibited in Lowell.
What law covers backyard chickens in Lowell?
Lowell Code Ch. 104, Art. III, §§104-32 through 104-42. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Lowell Code Ch. 104, Art. III, §§104-32 through 104-42 — read the official code
“No person shall keep animals or fowl within the City limits, except pigeons.” source
“No license shall be granted for the keeping of any animal or fowl except pigeons.” source
“FOWL Chickens, pigeons, doves, capons, hens, turkeys, pheasants, guinea fowl, ducks, roosters and geese.” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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