Can I keep chickens in Leawood, KS?
No — Leawood does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Code of the City of Leawood Ch. II, Art. 3 (Livestock and Fowl), Sec. 2-301 (Ord. 1796C; 2685C), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Code section | Code of the City of Leawood Ch. II, Art. 3 (Livestock and Fowl), Sec. 2-301 (Ord. 1796C; 2685C) |
Chickens are prohibited in Leawood. It is unlawful to keep a chicken (or cow, pig, horse, goat, duck, goose, etc.) on any premises not zoned for agricultural purposes within the city. Only cats, dogs, small rodents, small caged birds, amphibians, fish, and non-venomous reptiles are exempt. Chickens are allowed only on agriculturally zoned land.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Leawood?
No — chickens are not allowed in Leawood (Code of the City of Leawood Ch. II, Art. 3 (Livestock and Fowl), Sec. 2-301 (Ord. 1796C; 2685C)).
Are roosters allowed in Leawood?
No — roosters are prohibited in Leawood.
What law covers backyard chickens in Leawood?
Code of the City of Leawood Ch. II, Art. 3 (Livestock and Fowl), Sec. 2-301 (Ord. 1796C; 2685C). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of the City of Leawood Ch. II, Art. 3 (Livestock and Fowl), Sec. 2-301 (Ord. 1796C; 2685C) — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor or maintain a cow, a pig, a horse, a mule, a sheep, a goat, a chicken, a duck, a goose, or any other animal on any premises not zoned for agricultural purposes within the corporate limits of the city.” 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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