Can I keep chickens in Troy, NY?
No — Troy does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Ch. 285 Zoning, Art. IV Zoning Districts Regulations (Primary Use Schedule); Animal Ch. 124, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Ch. 285 Zoning, Art. IV Zoning Districts Regulations (Primary Use Schedule); Animal Ch. 124 |
Troy zoning Ch. 285, Art. IV district regulations list permitted uses for each district and a Primary Use Schedule; a full-text scan found no chicken/fowl/poultry/livestock or 'keeping of animals' entry anywhere, and the article expressly states that any use not permitted as of right or by special use permit is a prohibited use. Animal Ch. 124 separately prohibits only horses/cattle/sheep/swine running at large. Keeping chickens is therefore a prohibited use in residential districts.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Troy?
No — chickens are not allowed in Troy (Ch. 285 Zoning, Art. IV Zoning Districts Regulations (Primary Use Schedule); Animal Ch. 124).
What law covers backyard chickens in Troy?
Ch. 285 Zoning, Art. IV Zoning Districts Regulations (Primary Use Schedule); Animal Ch. 124. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Ch. 285 Zoning, Art. IV Zoning Districts Regulations (Primary Use Schedule); Animal Ch. 124 — read the official code
“Any use that is not permitted as of right or with a special use permit is a prohibited use.” source
“R-1 permitted uses scan: 'Community garden', 'Community residential facility', 'Uses accessory to allowed uses' - no poultry/chicken/livestock/animal-keeping use listed in any residential district schedule.” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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