Can I keep chickens in Kalamazoo, MI?
No — Kalamazoo does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Chapter 7, Section 7-6; former Section 7-5 repealed, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Farm animals including poultry prohibited from running at large; keeping of poultry section repealed |
| Code section | Chapter 7, Section 7-6; former Section 7-5 repealed |
Kalamazoo prohibits horses, mules, asses, swine and other farm animals including poultry from running at large. Former Section 7-5 regarding keeping of rabbits and poultry was repealed October 16, 2023. Current regulations do not permit residential poultry keeping.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Kalamazoo?
No — chickens are not allowed in Kalamazoo (Chapter 7, Section 7-6; former Section 7-5 repealed).
Are roosters allowed in Kalamazoo?
No — roosters are prohibited in Kalamazoo.
What law covers backyard chickens in Kalamazoo?
Chapter 7, Section 7-6; former Section 7-5 repealed. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Chapter 7, Section 7-6; former Section 7-5 repealed — read the official code
“No horse, mule, ass, swine or other farm animal, including poultry, shall be permitted to run at large anywhere within the City limits” source
“Former § 7-5, Keeping of rabbits and poultry, was repealed 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2075” 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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