Coop Ready Georgia Macon
Depends on your zoning
It depends on your zoning. Check your parcel's zoning district with Macon before you buy chicks.
Hens must be in a fenced, ventilated coop and pen or a chicken tractor, and locked in at night. Coop no taller than 6 ft. The zoning use table we read lists hens in the A, RR and R-1AAAA through R-1 districts, not R-2, R-3 or historic districts, so check your district.
Hen limit
6 hens where allowed in residential districts
Roosters
Banned (ducks, geese, turkeys and other fowl too)
Permit
Yes: a certificate of zoning compliance
Coop placement
At least 15 ft from side and rear property lines, behind the back wall of the house, and closer to your home than to your neighbor's
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Macon rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Macon
How many chickens can I have in Macon?
The hen limit in Macon: 6 hens where allowed in residential districts.
Are roosters allowed in Macon?
No. Macon bans roosters (ducks, geese, turkeys and other fowl too).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Macon?
Yes. Hens are a limited accessory use in Macon-Bibb, which needs a certificate of zoning compliance from the zoning enforcement officer.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Macon?
Where the coop can go in Macon: at least 15 ft from side and rear property lines, behind the back wall of the house, and closer to your home than to your neighbor's.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Macon allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
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Coop Ready is a planning aid, not legal advice. City codes change, and zoning, HOA rules and your exact parcel can change what is allowed. Confirm with Macon before you build.
