Can I keep chickens in Greenwood, IN?

Yes, with conditions — Greenwood allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Code of Ordinances Ch. 6, Sec. 6-23 (Keeping Livestock or Poultry Prohibited) (Ord. No. 16-17), verified June 2026)

◐ Allowed with conditions
How many hens can you keep?
In permitted zones: It depends in Greenwood: Poultry prohibited citywide except in agricultural or suburban-fringe zones (Sec. 6-23). Aggregator claim of '6 hens via UDO' is unverified and not used; the UDO/zoning ordinance should be checked for any residential allowance..

The full rules

Chickens allowedConditional (zone / lot rules)
Coop rulesPoultry only allowed on agricultural/suburban-fringe-zoned property; no residential coop standard in the animals article.
Code sectionCode of Ordinances Ch. 6, Sec. 6-23 (Keeping Livestock or Poultry Prohibited) (Ord. No. 16-17)

Greenwood prohibits keeping poultry within the city except on properties properly zoned and operated as agricultural operations or suburban fringe. Sec. 6-23 bans livestock and poultry citywide outside those zones. Popular claims of '6 hens permitted' could not be confirmed in any official text. Keeping hens is therefore zone-dependent and not permitted on a typical residential lot.

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Common questions

Can I keep chickens in Greenwood?

Yes, with conditions — Greenwood allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Code of Ordinances Ch. 6, Sec. 6-23 (Keeping Livestock or Poultry Prohibited) (Ord. No. 16-17)).

How many chickens can I keep in Greenwood?

It depends on your lot. Poultry prohibited citywide except in agricultural or suburban-fringe zones (Sec. 6-23). Aggregator claim of '6 hens via UDO' is unverified and not used; the UDO/zoning ordinance should be checked for any residential allowance.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.

What law covers backyard chickens in Greenwood?

Code of Ordinances Ch. 6, Sec. 6-23 (Keeping Livestock or Poultry Prohibited) (Ord. No. 16-17). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.

The actual law

Code of Ordinances Ch. 6, Sec. 6-23 (Keeping Livestock or Poultry Prohibited) (Ord. No. 16-17) — read the official code

“Sec. 6-23 Keeping Livestock or Poultry Prohibited. (a) No person shall keep any livestock or poultry within the City except on properties properly zoned and operated as agricultural operations or suburban fringe under other applicable laws. (Ord. No. 16-17)” source

Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →

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