Can I keep chickens in Eden Prairie, MN?
Yes, with conditions — Eden Prairie allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 4 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 10 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (City Code Sec. 9.74 (Keeping of Chickens; Ord. 11-2017, amended 20-2023), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 4 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 10 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Coop and run required; no coop/run closer than 10 ft from any lot line and no closer than 50 ft from any dwelling other than the keeper's; coops not in front/side yard (except Rural 5+ acres); not housed in house or garage; confined at all times. Registration with fee and inspection required. |
| Code section | City Code Sec. 9.74 (Keeping of Chickens; Ord. 11-2017, amended 20-2023) |
Eden Prairie allows hens only in the Rural and R-1 One Family Residential Districts after completing a city registration with fee and inspection. The limit is four chickens, except Rural-zoned properties of five acres or more may keep up to 25. Roosters are prohibited (removed within 72 hours) and slaughter anywhere in the City is prohibited.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Eden Prairie?
Yes, with conditions — Eden Prairie allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (City Code Sec. 9.74 (Keeping of Chickens; Ord. 11-2017, amended 20-2023)).
How many chickens can I keep in Eden Prairie?
Up to 4 hens. Tiered by lot size: 4 up to 217,800 sq ft. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Eden Prairie?
Yes — Eden Prairie requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in Eden Prairie?
No — roosters are prohibited in Eden Prairie.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Eden Prairie?
10 feet minimum. Coop and run required; no coop/run closer than 10 ft from any lot line and no closer than 50 ft from any dwelling other than the keeper's; coops not in front/side yard (except Rural 5+ acres); not housed in house or garage; confined at all times. Registration with fee and inspection required.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Eden Prairie?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Eden Prairie's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Eden Prairie?
City Code Sec. 9.74 (Keeping of Chickens; Ord. 11-2017, amended 20-2023). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
City Code Sec. 9.74 (Keeping of Chickens; Ord. 11-2017, amended 20-2023) — read the official code
“No more than four (4) chickens shall be kept on any premises at any time, except for Rural-zoned properties of five (5) acres or greater, which shall be allowed a maximum of twenty-five (25) chickens... No roosters shall be permitted... A rooster shall be removed within seventy-two (72) hours.” source
“No person shall keep chickens... without completing a registration... approved only for the keeping of chickens in the Rural and R-1 One Family Residential Districts... in no instance shall any coop or run be closer than ten (10) feet from any lot line... fifty (50) feet from any dwelling unit other than the dwelling unit on the premises... Chickens shall not be slaughtered on the premises or elsewhere within the City.” 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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