Can I keep chickens in Leavenworth, KS?
Yes — Leavenworth allows backyard chickens, up to 14 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 75 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Leavenworth City Code Ch. 8 (Animals), Secs. 8-104(F) and 8-106(B) (Ord. 8234, 2024), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 14 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 75 ft |
| Coop rules | Fewer than 15 domestic fowl total; none may be roosters; kept at least 75 ft from any dwelling other than the owner's or tenant's. |
| Code section | Leavenworth City Code Ch. 8 (Animals), Secs. 8-104(F) and 8-106(B) (Ord. 8234, 2024) |
Leavenworth permits keeping chickens and other domestic fowl with no permit required. Under the 2024 Chapter 8 update (Ord. 8234), a household may keep fewer than 15 domestic fowl, none of which may be roosters, kept at least 75 ft from any dwelling other than the owner's or tenant's.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Leavenworth?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Leavenworth (Leavenworth City Code Ch. 8 (Animals), Secs. 8-104(F) and 8-106(B) (Ord. 8234, 2024)).
How many chickens can I keep in Leavenworth?
Up to 14 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Leavenworth?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Leavenworth.
Are roosters allowed in Leavenworth?
No — roosters are prohibited in Leavenworth.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Leavenworth?
75 feet minimum. Fewer than 15 domestic fowl total; none may be roosters; kept at least 75 ft from any dwelling other than the owner's or tenant's.
What law covers backyard chickens in Leavenworth?
Leavenworth City Code Ch. 8 (Animals), Secs. 8-104(F) and 8-106(B) (Ord. 8234, 2024). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Leavenworth City Code Ch. 8 (Animals), Secs. 8-104(F) and 8-106(B) (Ord. 8234, 2024) — read the official code
“Must be fewer than 15, none maybe roosters, and kept at least 75 feet from any dwelling, other than the owner or tenant thereof.” source
“none of which may be roosters” source
“It is unlawful to keep domestic fowl within 75 feet of any dwelling other than that of the owner or tenant thereof.” 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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