Poultry, Bee & Livestock Regulations

Each city or township has its own rules and regulations around keeping chickens, bees, and other livestock. Click on the button below for the full, up-to-date list of regulations of your jurisdiction within Hamilton County. ​

Backyard Chickens Program

HCCD provides programs on keeping backyard chickens in Hamilton County. For more information or to schedule a Backyard Chicken program, please contact Nicole Gunderman, Agriculture Specialist, at [email protected]

Honey Bee Resources

Information and programs on keeping honey bees or swarm removal:
Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers Association (SWOBA)
​Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Apiary Program