Can I keep chickens in Mountain Home, ID?
Yes — Mountain Home allows backyard chickens, up to 5 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited. (Mountain Home City Code 6-6-17 (Prohibited Animals), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 5 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Poultry generally prohibited, except no more than 5 chicken hens on any one parcel. Roosters not among the allowed animals. Poultry/livestock kept before November 4, 2009 may remain. |
| Code section | Mountain Home City Code 6-6-17 (Prohibited Animals) |
Mountain Home prohibits poultry generally but expressly allows no more than 5 chicken hens on any one parcel of property; roosters are not among the allowed animals and are therefore not permitted. Poultry/livestock kept within the city before November 4, 2009 may remain, and no permit is required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Mountain Home?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Mountain Home (Mountain Home City Code 6-6-17 (Prohibited Animals)).
How many chickens can I keep in Mountain Home?
Up to 5 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Mountain Home?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Mountain Home.
Are roosters allowed in Mountain Home?
No — roosters are prohibited in Mountain Home.
What law covers backyard chickens in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home City Code 6-6-17 (Prohibited Animals). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Mountain Home City Code 6-6-17 (Prohibited Animals) — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain any poultry, except no more than five (5) chicken hens on any one parcel of property which shall be allowed” source
“Chicken hens, so long as no more than five (5) chicken hens are kept on any one parcel of property.” 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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