CHICKEN FLOCK LICENSE INFORMATION

NO PERSONAL CHECKS

Cash, Money Order or Credit Card only

Beginning 1/21/2025, the City Clerk's Office will issue Chicken Flock Licenses to City Residents per City Code Section 6-72.1


You will need the following information prior to submission of an application:
ZONING CLASSIFICATION
  • This may be obtained by emailing [email protected], contacting the Engineering Department at 812-244-2311, or visiting www.VigoCounty.In.Gov and using GIS PORTAL.
  • The zoning classification is not the tax assessment classification.
    • Example of a tax assessment classication:  Property tax record CLASS shows 510 - Res 1 fam dwelling platted lot
  • Residential properties must be zoned R-1 or R-2 and include a house that is occupied

BREED, SEX, AGE AND COLORATION of each chicken

Examples of Breed (not complete list):

  • Silkie
  • Brahma 
  • Plymouth Rock
  • Sussex
  • Orpington
  • Rhode Island
  • Marans

Examples of Age:

  • Chick
  • Pullet
  • Hens 

Examples of Coloration (not complete list):

  • Black
  • Bay
  • Blue
  • Chestnut
  • Fawn
  • Lavender
  • White
  • Birchen
  • Black Copper
  • Wheaten
  • Black-Tailed Buff
  • Columbian

LOT SIZE

The land the chicken flock is requested to be located on must be a minimum of 4,800 square feet

  • You may locate the lot(s) size on Beacon.  Example lot sizes are 40' x 134' or 37' x 134'.  

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
  • Only one chicken flock per address and per individual
  • A maximum of eight (8) hens are allowed per property. 
  • Roosters are NOT allowed.

You may submit the following as optional information

  • Alternate telephone number OR alternate individual and telephone number for that individual

Once approved, the Chicken Flock License form can be emailed or sent by US Mail depending on your selection

The Chicken Flock License is valid for two (2) years and the cost is $50.00

ALL APPLICATIONS REQUIRE 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS TO BE REVIEWED.  You will be notified.


Please CLICK HERE to submit an online application

Payment must be submitted online by credit card after form submission 

You will be directed to a website to submit payment by credit card.  Pleases select Citation or Costs and Fines and enter CLICKEN FLOCK LICENSE for Utt/Citation/Case Number

You may also apply in the Clerk's Office.