Can I keep chickens in Fremont, NE?
No — Fremont does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Fremont Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. 2, s 6-206, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Keeping poultry (including chickens, roosters, ducks, geese) and other livestock is prohibited in residentially zoned areas within the corporate limits. Grandfathered animals may not be kept within 50 ft of any dwelling. |
| Code section | Fremont Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. 2, s 6-206 |
Fremont prohibits keeping poultry, including chickens, in residentially zoned areas inside the corporate limits. Only animals grandfathered in may remain, and those cannot be within 50 ft of a dwelling. Aggregator claims that Fremont allows '6 hens with a permit' are inaccurate.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Fremont?
No — chickens are not allowed in Fremont (Fremont Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. 2, s 6-206).
Are roosters allowed in Fremont?
No — roosters are prohibited in Fremont.
What law covers backyard chickens in Fremont?
Fremont Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. 2, s 6-206. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Fremont Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. 2, s 6-206 — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain any horse, mule, sheep, cow, goat, swine, potbellied pigs, poultry, including chickens, roosters, ducks, or geese, or other livestock; in a residentially zoned area within the corporate limits ...” 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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