Can I keep chickens in Dothan, AL?
No — Dothan does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Chapter 114 Zoning, Sec. 114-131.1 (Table of Permitted Accessory and Agricultural Uses); definition Sec. 114-26, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | 'Agriculture/Poultry/Livestock Raising (As Primary Use)' is permitted only in the AC (Agriculture Conservation) district and is Not Permitted (blank) in every residential district. No accessory backyard-hen provision exists for residential districts. |
| Code section | Chapter 114 Zoning, Sec. 114-131.1 (Table of Permitted Accessory and Agricultural Uses); definition Sec. 114-26 |
In Dothan's zoning use table, poultry/livestock raising is permitted only in the AC (Agriculture Conservation) district and is Not Permitted in every residential district, with no accessory hen-keeping allowance for residential lots. So backyard chickens are not allowed in Dothan's residential districts.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Dothan?
No — chickens are not allowed in Dothan (Chapter 114 Zoning, Sec. 114-131.1 (Table of Permitted Accessory and Agricultural Uses); definition Sec. 114-26).
What law covers backyard chickens in Dothan?
Chapter 114 Zoning, Sec. 114-131.1 (Table of Permitted Accessory and Agricultural Uses); definition Sec. 114-26. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Chapter 114 Zoning, Sec. 114-131.1 (Table of Permitted Accessory and Agricultural Uses); definition Sec. 114-26 — read the official code
“Agriculture/Poultry/Livestock Raising (As Primary Use): P (AC district); blank for R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-A and all other districts. Legend: P = Permitted, S = Special Exception, Blank = Not Permitted.” source
“Agricultural activity. The raising of animal, fowl, fish and agricultural or horticultural crops.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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