Can I keep chickens in Jerome, ID?
Yes — Jerome allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 3 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Jerome City Code 17.18.050(E)(1) (Farm Animal: Chickens, Poultry, and Fowl), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 3 ft |
| Coop rules | Up to 6 chickens/poultry/fowl per household/parcel; roosters prohibited. Birds contained to the site or the site fenced; not kept in the front yard; coop/accessory structure meets accessory-structure setbacks (3 ft from rear/side property lines). Exempt from special use permit but an administrative application must be completed and approved; nuisance from smell/noise can revoke approval. |
| Code section | Jerome City Code 17.18.050(E)(1) (Farm Animal: Chickens, Poultry, and Fowl) |
Jerome allows up to 6 chickens, poultry, or fowl per household/parcel; roosters are prohibited. Birds must be contained to the site or the site fenced and may not be kept in the front yard; coops must meet accessory-structure setbacks (3 ft from property lines). They are exempt from a special use permit, but an administrative application must be completed and approved by the planning and zoning department, with any fee set by City Council resolution.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Jerome?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Jerome (Jerome City Code 17.18.050(E)(1) (Farm Animal: Chickens, Poultry, and Fowl)).
How many chickens can I keep in Jerome?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Jerome?
Yes — Jerome requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in Jerome?
No — roosters are prohibited in Jerome.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Jerome?
3 feet minimum. Up to 6 chickens/poultry/fowl per household/parcel; roosters prohibited. Birds contained to the site or the site fenced; not kept in the front yard; coop/accessory structure meets accessory-structure setbacks (3 ft from rear/side property lines). Exempt from special use permit but an administrative application must be completed and approved; nuisance from smell/noise can revoke approval.
What law covers backyard chickens in Jerome?
Jerome City Code 17.18.050(E)(1) (Farm Animal: Chickens, Poultry, and Fowl). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Jerome City Code 17.18.050(E)(1) (Farm Animal: Chickens, Poultry, and Fowl) — read the official code
“No household or parcel of property shall keep more than six (6) chickens, poultry, or fowl.” source
“Chickens, Poultry, and Fowl are exempt from obtaining a special use permit; however, an application shall be completed and approved administratively by the planning and zoning department.” source
“Roosters are prohibited.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
Reach people actively researching backyard chickens in their city. Founding sponsor slots now open.
Apply to become a sponsor →