Can I keep chickens in Salina, KS?
Yes — Salina allows backyard chickens, up to 15 hens with no permit required. Coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Salina Code Ch. 7, Secs. 7-31, 7-33, 7-58 (Ord. 24-11198, eff. Jan 1, 2025), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 15 |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Coop rules | Max 15 chickens per residence. Coops/tractors/runs must be in a fully fenced rear yard (corner lots may use side yard behind the home) and at least 50 ft from any dwelling other than the owner's. Chickens may not live inside the residence. |
| Code section | Salina Code Ch. 7, Secs. 7-31, 7-33, 7-58 (Ord. 24-11198, eff. Jan 1, 2025) |
As of January 1, 2025, Salina permits up to 15 chickens per residence under amended Code sections 7-31, 7-33 and 7-58. Coops, tractors and runs must sit in a fully fenced rear yard at least 50 ft from any dwelling other than the owner's, and chickens may not be kept inside the home. The ordinance caps chickens at 15 but does not separately address roosters.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Salina?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Salina (Salina Code Ch. 7, Secs. 7-31, 7-33, 7-58 (Ord. 24-11198, eff. Jan 1, 2025)).
How many chickens can I keep in Salina?
Up to 15 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Salina?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Salina.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Salina?
50 feet minimum. Max 15 chickens per residence. Coops/tractors/runs must be in a fully fenced rear yard (corner lots may use side yard behind the home) and at least 50 ft from any dwelling other than the owner's. Chickens may not live inside the residence.
What law covers backyard chickens in Salina?
Salina Code Ch. 7, Secs. 7-31, 7-33, 7-58 (Ord. 24-11198, eff. Jan 1, 2025). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Salina Code Ch. 7, Secs. 7-31, 7-33, 7-58 (Ord. 24-11198, eff. Jan 1, 2025) — read the official code
“The owning of chickens shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) per residence, kept in accordance with section 7-33;” source
“It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any chicken coop, pigeon cote, or rabbit hutch closer than fifty (50) feet to the nearest portion of any dwelling occupied by any person, other than the dwelling occupied by the owner of the animals.” 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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