Can I keep chickens in Bridgeport, WV?
No — Bridgeport does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.02 (Animals prohibited; pigeons), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Keeping any domestic fowl is prohibited. Only homing/racing pigeons are allowed (max 10, registered, banded, not within 30 ft of another's habitable structure). |
| Code section | Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.02 (Animals prohibited; pigeons) |
Bridgeport prohibits keeping any domestic fowl within the city. The only avian exception is homing/racing pigeons (capped at 10, registered and banded, kept at least 30 ft from another's habitable structure). Backyard chickens are not allowed.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Bridgeport?
No — chickens are not allowed in Bridgeport (Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.02 (Animals prohibited; pigeons)).
Are roosters allowed in Bridgeport?
No — roosters are prohibited in Bridgeport.
What law covers backyard chickens in Bridgeport?
Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.02 (Animals prohibited; pigeons). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.02 (Animals prohibited; pigeons) — read the official code
“No person shall keep, harbor or maintain or knowingly permit to be kept, harbored or maintained within the City any domestic fowl or pigeon or any swine or other animal including, but not limited to, cattle, horses, mules, ponies or other animals which cannot be or ordinarily are not kept and maintained as house pets; provided, however, that the keeping, harboring or maintaining of homing or racing pigeons shall not be prohibited” 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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