Can I keep chickens in Prairie Village, KS?
Yes — Prairie Village allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Prairie Village zoning code amendment, Ordinance No. 2421 (eff. Aug. 25, 2020), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Chickens must be kept in a coop or chicken tractor at all times; at least 12 sq ft per chicken and not more than 84 sq ft total; coops/runs/tractors at least 10 ft from a property line and 25 ft from any dwelling, church, school, or business on another parcel. No commercial use. |
| Code section | Prairie Village zoning code amendment, Ordinance No. 2421 (eff. Aug. 25, 2020) |
Prairie Village amended its zoning code (Ordinance 2421) effective August 25, 2020 to allow backyard hens. Residents may keep up to six chickens age 16 weeks or older per lot, hens only — no roosters. Chickens must be housed in a coop or chicken tractor providing at least 12 sq ft per bird and no more than 84 sq ft total, set back at least 10 ft from property lines and 25 ft from other dwellings; HOA covenants may still restrict them.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Prairie Village?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Prairie Village (Prairie Village zoning code amendment, Ordinance No. 2421 (eff. Aug. 25, 2020)).
How many chickens can I keep in Prairie Village?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Prairie Village?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Prairie Village.
Are roosters allowed in Prairie Village?
No — roosters are prohibited in Prairie Village.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Prairie Village?
25 feet minimum. Chickens must be kept in a coop or chicken tractor at all times; at least 12 sq ft per chicken and not more than 84 sq ft total; coops/runs/tractors at least 10 ft from a property line and 25 ft from any dwelling, church, school, or business on another parcel. No commercial use.
What law covers backyard chickens in Prairie Village?
Prairie Village zoning code amendment, Ordinance No. 2421 (eff. Aug. 25, 2020). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Prairie Village zoning code amendment, Ordinance No. 2421 (eff. Aug. 25, 2020) — read the official code
“Residents are allowed six chickens ages 16 weeks or older on any one lot.” source
“No roosters, only female chickens (hens) are allowed.” source
“coops, runs and tractors must be located at least 10 feet from a lot's property line and at least 25 feet from any dwelling, church, school or business structure on any other parcel” 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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