Can I keep chickens in Junction City, KS?
No — Junction City does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Junction City Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (Animals), sec. 215.040(B)(1), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Junction City Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (Animals), sec. 215.040(B)(1) |
Junction City prohibits keeping or harboring any fowl within the city limits, and its code defines 'fowl' to include chickens. The only exception is for emus already present when the ordinance was enacted, which were grandfathered for their lifetimes. Backyard chickens are not permitted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Junction City?
No — chickens are not allowed in Junction City (Junction City Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (Animals), sec. 215.040(B)(1)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Junction City?
Junction City Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (Animals), sec. 215.040(B)(1). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Junction City Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (Animals), sec. 215.040(B)(1) — read the official code
“It is unlawful for any person to: ... Keep or harbor any fowl within the corporate limits of the City. Emus in the City of Junction City at the time of enactment of the ordinance from which this Chapter is derived shall be deemed exempted during the remainder of the life of such animals” source
“FOWL: Those domestic birds commonly kept for production of meat, eggs, or feathers. For the purposes of this Chapter, fowl shall include, but not be limited to, chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, swans, peafowl, guinea fowl, ostriches, and emus.” 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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