Chicken Permit

City residents may keep chickens upon obtaining a permit from City Hall Administration. Residents must complete the permit application and adhere to the laws set forth in the City of Grand Rapids Municipal Code.  

Application & Important things to remember are:

• Completed application must be submitted to City Hall 
• 20-09-05 Ordinance amending and updating Article VIII (Chickens) within Chapter 10 Animals:  Allowing Chickens to be raised in the City limits
• Permit fee: $20 
• This permit applies to chickens only.  Roosters are expressly forbidden. 
• Applicants must obtain authorization from 75% of adjacent landowners, as noted on the application.  
• There is a maximum of three animals allowed on any one premises, which includes a combination of cats, dogs, and chickens.  
• Please see the application and ordinance for more details, rules, and regulations.