Can I keep chickens in Post Falls, ID?
Yes — Post Falls allows backyard chickens, up to 10 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Post Falls Municipal Code 6.28 (Vicious Pets/Animals); 6.08.030, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 10 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Chickens allowed on any detached single-family lot; max 10 hens. Coop at least 30 ft from front line, 5 ft from side/rear lines, 15 ft from on-site residence, 25 ft from any neighboring residence; not attached to a shared fence; coops/feed secured against pests. Exceeding 10 requires lot >40,000 sq ft and an administrative permit. |
| Code section | Post Falls Municipal Code 6.28 (Vicious Pets/Animals); 6.08.030 |
Post Falls allows up to 10 hens on any detached single-family lot with no permit; roosters are prohibited citywide. Coops must meet setbacks (30 ft front, 5 ft side/rear, 15 ft from the home, 25 ft from neighboring residences) and may not attach to a shared fence. Keeping more than the permitted number requires a lot over 40,000 sq ft and an administrative permit.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Post Falls?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Post Falls (Post Falls Municipal Code 6.28 (Vicious Pets/Animals); 6.08.030).
How many chickens can I keep in Post Falls?
Up to 10 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Post Falls?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Post Falls.
Are roosters allowed in Post Falls?
No — roosters are prohibited in Post Falls.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Post Falls?
25 feet minimum. Chickens allowed on any detached single-family lot; max 10 hens. Coop at least 30 ft from front line, 5 ft from side/rear lines, 15 ft from on-site residence, 25 ft from any neighboring residence; not attached to a shared fence; coops/feed secured against pests. Exceeding 10 requires lot >40,000 sq ft and an administrative permit.
What law covers backyard chickens in Post Falls?
Post Falls Municipal Code 6.28 (Vicious Pets/Animals); 6.08.030. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Post Falls Municipal Code 6.28 (Vicious Pets/Animals); 6.08.030 — read the official code
“Chickens are permitted on any detached single-family lot in the city. Each property is permitted a maximum of ten (10) hens.” source
“Roosters are prohibited within the city limits.” source
“Coops, hutches or similar containment structures must be kept at least thirty (30) feet from the front property line, five (5) feet from the side and rear property lines ... at least fifteen (15) feet from the on site residence and at least twenty-five (25) feet from any neighboring residences.” 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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