Coop Ready Georgia Gwinnett County
Hens allowed
Yes, on lots of 10,500 sq ft or more. A typical quarter-acre lot can keep 3 to 5 hens.
This covers unincorporated Gwinnett County only. Cities inside the county set their own rules. You need a lot of at least 10,500 sq ft in a non-agricultural residential district. The coop goes in the rear yard inside an enclosed yard or covered pen, with 10 sq ft of pen and 4 sq ft of coop per hen. Pets or eggs only, with no slaughter or sale.
Hen limit
3 to 10 by lot size (lots of 10,500 sq ft or more); no limit on 3+ acres
Roosters
Banned (no variance allowed)
Permit
No
Coop placement
Coop at least 20 ft from any property line and 50 ft from a home on an adjoining parcel
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Gwinnett County rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Gwinnett County
How many chickens can I have in Gwinnett County?
The hen limit in Gwinnett County: 3 to 10 by lot size (lots of 10,500 sq ft or more); no limit on 3+ acres.
Are roosters allowed in Gwinnett County?
No. Gwinnett County bans roosters (no variance allowed).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Gwinnett County?
No. Gwinnett County does not require a permit for a typical backyard flock.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Gwinnett County?
Where the coop can go in Gwinnett County: coop at least 20 ft from any property line and 50 ft from a home on an adjoining parcel.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Gwinnett County 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 Gwinnett County before you build.
