Backyard Chicken Information

Please see the regulations below regarding Backyard Chickens in town.  A license must be applied for first through our Code Enforcement Officer at the Thurmont Police Station (application listed below).  You must also apply for a Zoning Certificate for the coop at the Town Office after applying for the license.  


** Please Note : A maximum of six (6) chickens shall be permitted on a single lot; roosters are prohibited.


Regulations on Backyard Chickens

Backyard Chicken License Application - Please apply at Thurmont Police Station

Zoning Certificate Application - Apply at Town Office

For more information regarding chickens from Maryland Department of Agriculture pleases click here.



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