Can I keep chickens in Flint, MI?
No — Flint does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Flint Code Sec. 9-15.1 (Ch. 9, Animals and Fowl) (Ord. 2058, passed 6-10-1968), verified August 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Code section | Flint Code Sec. 9-15.1 (Ch. 9, Animals and Fowl) (Ord. 2058, passed 6-10-1968) |
Flint prohibits poultry and domestic fowl on any residentially zoned lot in the city. The only exception is household pet birds such as canaries and parakeets. There is no permit or waiver path, and the section is the last in the animal chapter with no carve-out language.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Flint?
No — chickens are not allowed in Flint (Flint Code Sec. 9-15.1 (Ch. 9, Animals and Fowl) (Ord. 2058, passed 6-10-1968)).
Are roosters allowed in Flint?
No — roosters are prohibited in Flint.
What law covers backyard chickens in Flint?
Flint Code Sec. 9-15.1 (Ch. 9, Animals and Fowl) (Ord. 2058, passed 6-10-1968). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Flint Code Sec. 9-15.1 (Ch. 9, Animals and Fowl) (Ord. 2058, passed 6-10-1968) — read the official code
“No poultry or domestic fowl, other than household pets such as canaries and parakeets, shall be kept upon any residentially zoned lot within the City” source
“No poultry or domestic fowl, other than household pets such as canaries and parakeets, shall be kept upon any residentially zoned lot within the City. (Ord. 2058, passed 6-10-1968)” source
Last verified August 23, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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