# HenCheck

> HenCheck is a free US city directory of backyard chicken (hen) rules. Each city page gives the hen cap, the rooster rule, the permit and fee, the coop setback, and a link to the municipal code section, with the rule quoted word for word.

## How the data is verified

- Every rule is quoted verbatim from the primary source: the city's published municipal code (for example Municode or American Legal). The page links to that code section.
- Each city page shows a verified_on date, the day the code text was read and saved.
- Fields the code does not address are labeled honestly (for example "the cited code does not mention roosters") rather than guessed.
- Cities that are not fully verified are kept as drafts and are not published.
- Rules apply inside city limits only. HOA covenants and county rules can differ. Confirm with the city before buying birds.

## Dataset

- [All verified cities as JSON](https://hencheck.com/data/cities.json): one record per live city page
- [All verified cities as CSV](https://hencheck.com/data/cities.csv): same fields
- [About the dataset](https://hencheck.com/data): fields and license (CC BY 4.0, attribution to HenCheck)

## City pages (151)

### AZ

- [Gilbert, AZ](https://hencheck.com/cities/gilbert-az): By lot size: 5 rodents and fowl (lots of 6,000 to 7,999 sq ft); 10 rodents and fowl (lots of 8,000 to 9,999 sq ft); 25 rodents and fowl (lots of 10,000 to 19,999 sq ft); roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-28
- [Tucson, AZ](https://hencheck.com/cities/tucson-az): By lot size: 24 animal units (lots under 16,000 sq ft); 36 animal units (lots of 16,000 to 143,999 sq ft); 48 animal units (lots of 144,000 sq ft or more); roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-27

### CA

- [Anaheim, CA](https://hencheck.com/cities/anaheim-ca): Up to 24 per acre; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-28
- [Sacramento, CA](https://hencheck.com/cities/sacramento-ca): Up to 3 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-27
- [San Bernardino, CA](https://hencheck.com/cities/san-bernardino-ca): Up to 24 hens; roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-30
- [San Diego, CA](https://hencheck.com/cities/san-diego-ca): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-22
- [San Francisco, CA](https://hencheck.com/cities/san-francisco-ca): Up to 4 chickens, other poultry, rabbits and other small animals, dogs and cats combined per premises; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-23
- [Santa Clarita, CA](https://hencheck.com/cities/santa-clarita-ca): By lot size: 3 small animals (15,000–20,000 sq ft); 4 small animals (20,001–25,000 sq ft); 5 small animals (25,001–30,000 sq ft); 6 small animals (30,001–35,000 sq ft); 7 small animals (35,001 sq ft–1 acre); 8 small animals (per acre over 1 acre); roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-30
- [Stockton, CA](https://hencheck.com/cities/stockton-ca): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-28

### CO

- [Colorado Springs, CO](https://hencheck.com/cities/colorado-springs-co): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-27

### DC

- [Washington, DC](https://hencheck.com/cities/washington-dc): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-26

### GA

- [Alpharetta, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/alpharetta-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Athens-Clarke County, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/athens-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Atlanta, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/atlanta-ga): Up to 25 fowl per premises; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Avondale Estates, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/avondale-estates-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Brookhaven, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/brookhaven-ga): Up to 25 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Byron, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/byron-ga): Up to 30 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Cairo, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/cairo-ga): Up to 24 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Carrollton, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/carrollton-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Centerville, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/centerville-ga): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Chamblee, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/chamblee-ga): Up to 8 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Chatsworth, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/chatsworth-ga): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Clarkston, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/clarkston-ga): Up to 3 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Colbert, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/colbert-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Columbus, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/columbus-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Covington, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/covington-ga): Up to 12 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Decatur, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/decatur-ga): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Demorest, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/demorest-ga): Up to 3 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Douglasville, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/douglasville-ga): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Dunwoody, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/dunwoody-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Gainesville, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/gainesville-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Hartwell, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/hartwell-ga): Up to 8 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Jonesboro, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/jonesboro-ga): Up to 25 hens; roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-21
- [Madison, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/madison-ga): Up to 3 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Marietta, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/marietta-ga): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Newnan, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/newnan-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Norcross, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/norcross-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Peachtree City, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/peachtree-city-ga): Up to 8 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Pine Lake, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/pine-lake-ga): Up to 30 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Roswell, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/roswell-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Sandy Springs, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/sandy-springs-ga): Up to 75 chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl per premises; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [South Fulton, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/south-fulton-ga): Up to 75 chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl per premises; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [St. Marys, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/st-marys-ga): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Stonecrest, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/stonecrest-ga): Up to 21.78 per acre; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Suwanee, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/suwanee-ga): Up to 3 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Tucker, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/tucker-ga): Up to 21.78 per acre; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Vienna, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/vienna-ga): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Washington, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/washington-ga): Up to 12 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Woodstock, GA](https://hencheck.com/cities/woodstock-ga): Up to 8 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21

### IL

- [Chicago, IL](https://hencheck.com/cities/chicago-il): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-22

### IN

- [Indianapolis, IN](https://hencheck.com/cities/indianapolis-in): Up to 12 chickens, quail, pigeons and ducks combined per premises; roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-23

### KY

- [Louisville, KY](https://hencheck.com/cities/louisville-ky): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-26

### LA

- [New Orleans, LA](https://hencheck.com/cities/new-orleans-la): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-28

### MD

- [Baltimore, MD](https://hencheck.com/cities/baltimore-md): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-26

### NC

- [Asheboro, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/asheboro-nc): Up to 8 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Asheville, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/asheville-nc): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Ayden, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/ayden-nc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Burgaw, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/burgaw-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Cape Carteret, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/cape-carteret-nc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Cary, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/cary-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Chapel Hill, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/chapel-hill-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Charlotte, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/charlotte-nc): Up to 20 per acre; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [China Grove, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/china-grove-nc): Up to 16 per acre; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Clayton, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/clayton-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Davidson, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/davidson-nc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Durham, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/durham-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Faison, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/faison-nc): Up to 20 per acre; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Garner, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/garner-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Gastonia, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/gastonia-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Gibsonville, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/gibsonville-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Goldsboro, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/goldsboro-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Greensboro, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/greensboro-nc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Greenville, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/greenville-nc): Up to 15 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [High Point, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/high-point-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Hillsborough, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/hillsborough-nc): Up to 8 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Holly Springs, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/holly-springs-nc): Up to 3 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Jamestown, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/jamestown-nc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Laurinburg, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/laurinburg-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Leland, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/leland-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Lenoir, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/lenoir-nc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Lincolnton, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/lincolnton-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Littleton, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/littleton-nc): Up to 25 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Louisburg, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/louisburg-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Matthews, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/matthews-nc): Up to 20 per acre; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Mebane, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/mebane-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Morganton, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/morganton-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [New Bern, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/new-bern-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [North Wilkesboro, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/north-wilkesboro-nc): Up to 3 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Robbins, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/robbins-nc): Up to 20 hens; roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-21
- [Rocky Mount, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/rocky-mount-nc): Up to 20 per acre; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Rutherfordton, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/rutherfordton-nc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Sanford, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/sanford-nc): Up to 20 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Simpson, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/simpson-nc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Spring Lake, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/spring-lake-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Stallings, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/stallings-nc): Up to 10 per acre; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Thomasville, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/thomasville-nc): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Washington, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/washington-nc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Waxhaw, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/waxhaw-nc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Weaverville, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/weaverville-nc): Up to 16 per acre; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Wendell, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/wendell-nc): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Wilmington, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/wilmington-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Winston-Salem, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/winston-salem-nc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Woodfin, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/woodfin-nc): Up to 20 per acre; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Yadkinville, NC](https://hencheck.com/cities/yadkinville-nc): Up to 3 hens; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21

### NE

- [Lincoln, NE](https://hencheck.com/cities/lincoln-ne): Up to 20 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-28

### NJ

- [Newark, NJ](https://hencheck.com/cities/newark-nj): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-28

### NM

- [Albuquerque, NM](https://hencheck.com/cities/albuquerque-nm): Up to 15 hens; roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-26

### NV

- [Henderson, NV](https://hencheck.com/cities/henderson-nv): Up to 10 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-28

### NY

- [Buffalo, NY](https://hencheck.com/cities/buffalo-ny): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-29
- [New York, NY](https://hencheck.com/cities/new-york-ny): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-22

### OH

- [Cleveland, OH](https://hencheck.com/cities/cleveland-oh): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-27
- [Columbus, OH](https://hencheck.com/cities/columbus-oh): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-23
- [Toledo, OH](https://hencheck.com/cities/toledo-oh): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-29

### OR

- [Portland, OR](https://hencheck.com/cities/portland-or): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-26

### SC

- [Aiken, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/aiken-sc): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Anderson, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/anderson-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Cayce, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/cayce-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-08-30
- [Charleston, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/charleston-sc): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Cheraw, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/cheraw-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Chesterfield, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/chesterfield-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Clinton, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/clinton-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Columbia, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/columbia-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-08-30
- [Florence, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/florence-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Forest Acres, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/forest-acres-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-08-30
- [Goose Creek, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/goose-creek-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Greenwood, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/greenwood-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Greer, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/greer-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Hartsville, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/hartsville-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Inman, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/inman-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Irmo, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/irmo-sc): Farm-zoned land only; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Jackson, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/jackson-sc): Up to 12 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Lexington, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/lexington-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-08-30
- [Lyman, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/lyman-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Mauldin, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/mauldin-sc): Up to 5 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [New Ellenton, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/new-ellenton-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Pageland, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/pageland-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Port Royal, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/port-royal-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Society Hill, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/society-hill-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Spartanburg, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/spartanburg-sc): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Summerville, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/summerville-sc): Up to 8 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [Sumter, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/sumter-sc): Up to 12 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-21
- [West Columbia, SC](https://hencheck.com/cities/west-columbia-sc): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-08-30

### TX

- [Austin, TX](https://hencheck.com/cities/austin-tx): No number set in the cited code section; roosters: Not addressed in the cited code; verified 2026-10-21
- [Fort Worth, TX](https://hencheck.com/cities/fort-worth-tx): By lot size: 12 fowl (lots of ½ acre or less); 25 fowl (lots over ½ acre but under 1 acre); 50 fowl (lots of 1 acre or more); roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-23
- [Frisco, TX](https://hencheck.com/cities/frisco-tx): Up to 12 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-30
- [Garland, TX](https://hencheck.com/cities/garland-tx): Up to 4 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-29
- [Irving, TX](https://hencheck.com/cities/irving-tx): Up to 25 hens; roosters: Allowed; verified 2026-10-29
- [Lubbock, TX](https://hencheck.com/cities/lubbock-tx): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-29

### UT

- [Salt Lake City, UT](https://hencheck.com/cities/salt-lake-city-ut): Up to 15 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-30

### WA

- [Spokane, WA](https://hencheck.com/cities/spokane-wa): By lot size: 1 birds (per 1,000 sq ft of lot); 10 birds (on a 10,000 sq ft lot, the code’s example); roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-30
- [Tacoma, WA](https://hencheck.com/cities/tacoma-wa): Up to 6 hens; roosters: Banned; verified 2026-10-30

## Optional

- [Full text version](https://hencheck.com/llms-full.txt): every city's plain answer and quoted rules