Can I keep chickens in Apple Valley, MN?
No — Apple Valley does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Apple Valley City Code Sec. 91.06 (Animals Within City Limits) (D)(1)(b) (Ord. 961, 2-27-14), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | Farm poultry may not be kept in residential zones; permitted only on property zoned for agricultural uses. |
| Code section | Apple Valley City Code Sec. 91.06 (Animals Within City Limits) (D)(1)(b) (Ord. 961, 2-27-14) |
Apple Valley prohibits keeping farm poultry (including chickens) on residential property; chickens may be kept only on land zoned for agricultural uses. The City Council reaffirmed this prohibition in recent years, declining to extend chicken-keeping to single-family residential lots.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Apple Valley?
No — chickens are not allowed in Apple Valley (Apple Valley City Code Sec. 91.06 (Animals Within City Limits) (D)(1)(b) (Ord. 961, 2-27-14)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley City Code Sec. 91.06 (Animals Within City Limits) (D)(1)(b) (Ord. 961, 2-27-14). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Apple Valley City Code Sec. 91.06 (Animals Within City Limits) (D)(1)(b) (Ord. 961, 2-27-14) — read the official code
“No person shall keep, maintain or harbor within the city any of the following animals:... (b) Farm poultry or farm animal, except in the following cases: 1. Farm poultry or farm animals may be kept on property zoned for agricultural uses... (Ord. 961, passed 2-27-14)” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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