Can I keep chickens in Nampa, ID?
Yes — Nampa allows backyard chickens, up to 10 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 5 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Nampa City Code 10-21-3 (Agricultural Animals as Pets), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 10 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 5 ft |
| Coop rules | Enclosures housing chickens must be set back at least 5 ft from any property line and may not be in a required front yard; kept healthy and nuisance-free; manure managed to prevent odors/flies; max 3 different listed pet animal types per household. |
| Code section | Nampa City Code 10-21-3 (Agricultural Animals as Pets) |
Nampa permits chickens (no roosters) as 'agricultural animals as pets' on single-family residential lots in the RA, RS, RD, RML, RMH and RP zones, up to 10 hens regardless of lot size, with no permit required. Roosters are expressly excluded as nuisance fowl. Coops and runs must sit at least 5 ft from property lines.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Nampa?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Nampa (Nampa City Code 10-21-3 (Agricultural Animals as Pets)).
How many chickens can I keep in Nampa?
Up to 10 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Nampa?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Nampa.
Are roosters allowed in Nampa?
No — roosters are prohibited in Nampa.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Nampa?
5 feet minimum. Enclosures housing chickens must be set back at least 5 ft from any property line and may not be in a required front yard; kept healthy and nuisance-free; manure managed to prevent odors/flies; max 3 different listed pet animal types per household.
What law covers backyard chickens in Nampa?
Nampa City Code 10-21-3 (Agricultural Animals as Pets). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Nampa City Code 10-21-3 (Agricultural Animals as Pets) — read the official code
“Regardless of Residentially zoned property (lot/parcel) size, the following agricultural animals shall be allowed as pets ... Chickens (No Roosters), pigeons, or doves 10” source
“Said animal(s) shall not include ... chicken roosters, ostriches, peafowl, or any other fowl whose calls are audible over similar distances or qualify as a nuisance” source
“Buildings, runs, pens, enclosures ... housing chickens, ducks, rabbits or similar ... shall be set back at least five feet (5') from any property line(s), and may not be located within any required front yard setback.” 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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