Can I keep chickens in Hyattsville, MD?
No — Hyattsville does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Ch. 52 Dogs and Other Animals § 52-14, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Ch. 52 Dogs and Other Animals § 52-14 |
Hyattsville explicitly bans all domestic fowl and poultry within city limits under § 52-14 of Chapter 52. The prohibition covers turkeys, roosters, and other poultry and game birds. A 2020 city council vote (3-8) defeated a measure to remove the ban.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Hyattsville?
No — chickens are not allowed in Hyattsville (Ch. 52 Dogs and Other Animals § 52-14).
What law covers backyard chickens in Hyattsville?
Ch. 52 Dogs and Other Animals § 52-14. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Ch. 52 Dogs and Other Animals § 52-14 — read the official code
“Keeping livestock, domestic fowl and/or wild exotic rare animals is prohibited within the City. This includes but is not limited to: cattle, horses, swine, sheep, pigs, goats, turkeys, roosters and other poultry and game birds, or wild exotic cats, monkeys, venomous snakes and any endangered species.” 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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