Can I keep chickens in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
Yes — Coeur d'Alene allows backyard chickens, up to 12 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Coeur d'Alene Municipal Code 6.15.010 (Domestic Livestock and Fowl), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 12 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Chickens (no roosters), up to 12 (24 per full acre in R-1), kept in a secure run/coop/hutch at least 25 ft from any residential dwelling other than the owner's, located to the side or behind the dwelling, not in the front yard. Outside slaughter prohibited. |
| Code section | Coeur d'Alene Municipal Code 6.15.010 (Domestic Livestock and Fowl) |
Coeur d'Alene allows up to 12 chickens (hens) by right citywide, excluding roosters, with up to 24 chickens per full acre on R-1-zoned property. Coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring dwellings and located to the side or rear, not the front yard. Outside slaughter of fowl is prohibited and no permit is required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Coeur d'Alene?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Coeur d'Alene (Coeur d'Alene Municipal Code 6.15.010 (Domestic Livestock and Fowl)).
How many chickens can I keep in Coeur d'Alene?
Up to 12 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Coeur d'Alene?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Coeur d'Alene.
Are roosters allowed in Coeur d'Alene?
No — roosters are prohibited in Coeur d'Alene.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Coeur d'Alene?
25 feet minimum. Chickens (no roosters), up to 12 (24 per full acre in R-1), kept in a secure run/coop/hutch at least 25 ft from any residential dwelling other than the owner's, located to the side or behind the dwelling, not in the front yard. Outside slaughter prohibited.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Coeur d'Alene?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Coeur d'Alene's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene Municipal Code 6.15.010 (Domestic Livestock and Fowl). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Coeur d'Alene Municipal Code 6.15.010 (Domestic Livestock and Fowl) — read the official code
“Any person may possess chickens, excluding roosters, but not to exceed twelve (12) in number” source
“Any person may possess chickens, excluding roosters” source
“Domestic fowl must be housed in a run, coop, hutch, or similar enclosure which is located at least twenty-five feet (25') from any residential dwelling other than the owner's” source
“Outside slaughtering of domestic livestock and fowl is prohibited.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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