Can I keep chickens in Eagle, ID?
Yes, with conditions — Eagle allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Eagle City Code 8-2-3 (Schedule of District Use Regulations), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | The zoning use schedule (8-2-3) has no standalone poultry/chicken use; the only agricultural animal-keeping use is 'Farm', permitted only in the A (Agricultural) and A-R (Agricultural-Residential) districts and not permitted in the R-E (Residential-Estates) or R (Residential) districts. Penned poultry must be 100 ft from any residential zoning district. |
| Code section | Eagle City Code 8-2-3 (Schedule of District Use Regulations) |
In Eagle, keeping chickens is zone-dependent and governed by the zoning use schedule rather than a backyard-hen ordinance. The only agricultural animal-keeping use ('Farm') is permitted only in the Agricultural (A) and Agricultural-Residential (A-R) districts and is not permitted in the standard Residential (R) or Residential-Estates (R-E) districts. There is no residential backyard-hen allowance, so a property's zoning determines legality.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Eagle?
Yes, with conditions — Eagle allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Eagle City Code 8-2-3 (Schedule of District Use Regulations)).
How many chickens can I keep in Eagle?
It depends on your lot. No residential backyard-hen allowance. The only animal-keeping use ('Farm') is permitted only in A and A-R zones; not permitted in R or R-E residential districts. Penned poultry must be 100 ft from any residential zoning district.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
What law covers backyard chickens in Eagle?
Eagle City Code 8-2-3 (Schedule of District Use Regulations). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Eagle City Code 8-2-3 (Schedule of District Use Regulations) — read the official code
“Farm — A: P, A-R: P, R-E: (blank), R: (blank)” source
“A AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT: To maximize opportunities for agricultural activities by preserving land for the purposes of cultivating the soil and raising livestock.” 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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