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Pets, chickens and bees in Albany

Albany's own rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Albany Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Albany's code says

Albany code What Albany's code adds
Chickens
  • With a permit, up to 6 female chickens or rabbits. Roosters are not allowed.
    § 10-6.10 · code text
    A permit allows an individual to own up to six (6) female chickens or rabbits.
Coop setback
  • Animal housing must be at least 50 feet from any home or business the owner does not own.
    Applies: Not required if all bordering property owners give the City unanimous written consent.
    § 10-6.10 · code text
    The proposed housing and animals' premises must be separate from the guardian's/owner's house and at least fifty (50') feet from any residence or business not owned by the guardian/owner or, alternatively, every party whose properties border on the area affected by the animal premises must give their unanimous written consent to the City for this permit to be granted.
Permit
  • A permit from the Community Development and Environmental Resources Department is required.
    Applies: Applies to keeping chickens or rabbits within City limits.
    § 10-6.10 · code text
    It shall be unlawful to keep chickens or rabbits within the City limits unless a proper permit has been issued by the Community Development and Environmental Resources Department.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Albany?

Albany's code: With a permit, up to 6 female chickens or rabbits. Roosters are not allowed. (§ 10-6.10); Animal housing must be at least 50 feet from any home or business the owner does not own. (Not required if all bordering property owners give the City unanimous written consent.) (§ 10-6.10).

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