Can I keep chickens in Muskogee, OK?
Yes, with conditions — Muskogee allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 6 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 40 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Muskogee Code Ch. 14 Secs. 14-33, 14-34 + Zoning Sec. 90-08-02 Table 90-08(A) & Footnote 2, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 40 ft |
| Minimum lot size | 43,560 sq ft |
| Coop rules | Fowl-keeping permitted only in the R-A district (1-acre minimum) and only by Special Exception (Board of Adjustment approval): max 6 fowl per acre, no roosters. Not permitted in R-1 through R-5. Where allowed, fowl and any pen/building >=40 ft from any dwelling, business, residence, church or school. |
| Code section | Muskogee Code Ch. 14 Secs. 14-33, 14-34 + Zoning Sec. 90-08-02 Table 90-08(A) & Footnote 2 |
Muskogee's animal code bans only swine, but its zoning code (not the animal code) is the controlling restriction on fowl. Fowl-keeping is permitted only in the R-A residential-agricultural district (1-acre minimum lot) and only as a Special Exception approved by the Board of Adjustment, capped at six fowl per acre with no roosters. Standard residential districts (R-1 through R-5) do not permit fowl. A 40-foot distance from dwellings/businesses also applies.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Muskogee?
Yes, with conditions — Muskogee allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Muskogee Code Ch. 14 Secs. 14-33, 14-34 + Zoning Sec. 90-08-02 Table 90-08(A) & Footnote 2).
How many chickens can I keep in Muskogee?
Up to 6 hens. Permitted only in R-A district (1-acre min) by Special Exception (Board of Adjustment); max 6 fowl per acre, no roosters; additional fowl on lots over 1 acre by BOA approval. Not permitted in R-1 through R-5. 40 ft distance rule from dwellings/businesses applies.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Muskogee?
Yes — Muskogee requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in Muskogee?
No — roosters are prohibited in Muskogee.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Muskogee?
40 feet minimum. Fowl-keeping permitted only in the R-A district (1-acre minimum) and only by Special Exception (Board of Adjustment approval): max 6 fowl per acre, no roosters. Not permitted in R-1 through R-5. Where allowed, fowl and any pen/building >=40 ft from any dwelling, business, residence, church or school.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Muskogee?
Yes — 43,560 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Muskogee?
Muskogee Code Ch. 14 Secs. 14-33, 14-34 + Zoning Sec. 90-08-02 Table 90-08(A) & Footnote 2. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Muskogee Code Ch. 14 Secs. 14-33, 14-34 + Zoning Sec. 90-08-02 Table 90-08(A) & Footnote 2 — read the official code
“A maximum of six (6) fowl, no roosters, are permitted per one (1) acre lot. Additional fowl may be allowed for lots greater than one acre, upon approval from the Board of Adjustment.” source
“It is unlawful for any person to keep, own, maintain, use or have under his control or in his possession any rabbits, large animals or fowl within 40 feet, to be measured in the most direct line, of any dwelling or any place of business.” 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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