Fulton County, GA Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Dogs or cats
- Max 10 per property
- Horses, mules, cows
- Max 5 per property
- Hogs, sheep, goats
- Max 10 per property
- Rabbits, fowl
- Max 75 per property
Summary
Unincorporated Fulton County caps how many animals one property may keep, 10 dogs or cats, 5 horses or cows, 10 hogs, sheep or goats, and 75 rabbits or fowl, unless the site is a licensed kennel, vet hospital or horse facility.
Except in the areas zoned for agriculture, the maximum number of domestic animals or livestock that may be kept on any single premises shall not exceed the following (exceptions: licensed veterinary hospitals, commercial kennels, grooming parlors, and public and commercial horse facilities):
Animal Maximum Number Horses, mules, asses, cows 5 Sheep, goats 10 Hogs 10 Dogs, cats 10 Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters 75 Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons or similar fowl 75
(91-RC-441, § T, 8-21-91; 16-0469, Exh. 1, 6-1-16; 16-0728, Exh. A, 9-7-16)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).
Full Breakdown
Fulton County Code § 34-210(b)(4) sets a hard cap on domestic animals and livestock per premises outside agricultural zoning: five horses, mules, asses or cows; ten sheep, goats or hogs; ten dogs or cats; and 75 rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or fowl. Licensed veterinary hospitals, commercial kennels, grooming parlors and public or commercial horse facilities are exempt. The rule sits in the county's animal-nuisance article, which governs unincorporated Fulton County and any city that has contracted with the county for animal control, not Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek or Milton, which run their own animal control.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the cap is a misdemeanor under Fulton County Code § 34-6; Animal Services can impound excess animals and cite the owner to reduce numbers to the legal limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the animal cap apply inside Atlanta or Sandy Springs?
Are farms exempt from the animal cap?
Sources & Official References
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