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City of Boston, MA
11/12/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2025 12:57
Live Fowl Permit Information
Live Fowl Permit Information
In Boston, residents are permitted to keep live fowl, provided they obtain a required city permit and strictly follow local codes and regulations regarding coop specifications, sanitation, and animal welfare.
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- Regulations for Keeping Fowl
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- Tips for residents on Maintaining Live Fowl
- Multi-lingual Live Fowl Applications
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Applicants looking to keep live chickens on their property need to obtain a Use of Premises permit from Inspectional Services. Once all required documents are received and reviewed by the Building and Health Division, an inspection is conducted to ensure that all requirements are met as outlined in Article 89. Applicants are also required to have their request vetted by the Zoning Board of Appeals where it will be subjected to an approval process by the board. Direct abutters of your property will also have the opportunity to comment in support or opposition of your proposal.
- Last updated: November 12, 2025
- Published by: Inspectional Services
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