Coop Ready Indiana Evansville
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Evansville allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
The 6-bird cap covers chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl together, counting only birds over 8 weeks old. The premises must be kept sanitary, and animal noise that disturbs neighbors is a nuisance. The chapter was last amended in March 2026.
Hen limit
6 birds per property (all fowl over 8 weeks old combined)
Roosters
Not named in the code (any rooster counts toward the 6)
Permit
Yes: a poultry license from Animal Care and Control, $5 per property per year
Coop placement
Coop at least 50 ft from any neighbor's home
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Evansville rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Evansville
How many chickens can I have in Evansville?
The hen limit in Evansville: 6 birds per property (all fowl over 8 weeks old combined).
Are roosters allowed in Evansville?
The code does not ban roosters, but any rooster counts toward the 6-bird limit and the noise-nuisance rule still applies.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Evansville?
Yes. Evansville requires a poultry license from Animal Care and Control, which costs $5 per property each year.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Evansville?
Where the coop can go in Evansville: coop at least 50 ft from any neighbor's home.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Evansville 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 Evansville before you build.
