Coop Ready Wisconsin Green Bay
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit. Green Bay allows backyard hens, but you need a permit first.
Only one hen license per parcel, and it is needed by the time a hen is 20 weeks old. Hens over 8 weeks old cannot be kept in the house and must stay in a coop or fenced area used only for hens; slaughter is not allowed on a home lot. A coop over 50 sq ft needs a building permit.
Hen limit
5
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Yes: City Clerk hen license, $75 first year and $25 to renew (2026 fee schedule)
Coop placement
Coop at least 25 ft from any home you do not own; not in a front or side yard
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Green Bay rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Green Bay
How many chickens can I have in Green Bay?
Up to 5 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Green Bay?
No. Green Bay bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Green Bay?
Yes. You need city Clerk hen license, $75 first year and $25 to renew (2026 fee schedule).
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Green Bay?
Where the coop can go in Green Bay: coop at least 25 ft from any home you do not own; not in a front or side yard.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Green Bay 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 Green Bay before you build.
