Coop Ready Georgia Atlanta
Hens allowed
Yes. Atlanta allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
The 50 ft distance also applies to any business, and pens must be at least 5 ft from your own home. A separate section (Sec. 18-129) covers only the part of Atlanta in Fulton County and sets looser numbers (75 fowl, 25 ft from occupied buildings), so ask the city which applies to your address.
Hen limit
25
Roosters
Not banned (crowing nuisance rule applies)
Permit
No
Coop placement
50 ft from other homes
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Atlanta rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Atlanta
How many chickens can I have in Atlanta?
Up to 25 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Atlanta?
Atlanta's code does not ban roosters, but letting an animal crow continuously for 10 minutes or more is a nuisance that can bring fines (Sec. 18-11).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Atlanta?
No. Atlanta's animal and zoning codes do not require a permit to keep chickens.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Atlanta?
Where the coop can go in Atlanta: 50 ft from other homes.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Atlanta 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 Atlanta before you build.
