Can I keep chickens in Blue Springs, MO?
Yes — Blue Springs allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 10 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Section 215.127 (effective Sept. 16, 2025), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($0) |
| Coop setback | 10 ft |
| Coop rules | Coop/tractor/pen at least 10 ft from property line and 40 ft from any adjacent residential dwelling, church, school or business; not in frontage. Coop 2-4 sq ft per hen, interior roost >=2 ft, exterior height <=8 ft, predator-proof, rear yard only. |
| Code section | Section 215.127 (effective Sept. 16, 2025) |
Blue Springs permits up to six backyard hens (female chickens and female ducks only; no roosters or other fowl) on single-family residential or agricultural-under-3-acre properties, effective Sept. 16, 2025. A free, non-transferable Backyard Hen Permit is required before keeping hens. Coops must be 10 ft from property lines and 40 ft from neighboring dwellings; commercial breeding and fertilizer production are prohibited.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Blue Springs?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Blue Springs (Section 215.127 (effective Sept. 16, 2025)).
How many chickens can I keep in Blue Springs?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Blue Springs?
Yes — Blue Springs requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $0).
Are roosters allowed in Blue Springs?
No — roosters are prohibited in Blue Springs.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Blue Springs?
10 feet minimum. Coop/tractor/pen at least 10 ft from property line and 40 ft from any adjacent residential dwelling, church, school or business; not in frontage. Coop 2-4 sq ft per hen, interior roost >=2 ft, exterior height <=8 ft, predator-proof, rear yard only.
What law covers backyard chickens in Blue Springs?
Section 215.127 (effective Sept. 16, 2025). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Section 215.127 (effective Sept. 16, 2025) — read the official code
“The maximum number of backyard hens allowed is six (6) per tract of land regardless of how many dwelling units are on the track. (Sec. 215.127(D)(1))” source
“In order for a person to keep or otherwise maintain backyard hens... a 'Backyard Hen Permit' shall be obtained from the City. (Sec. 215.127(P)(1))” source
“Backyard Hen... Shall mean Gallus gallus domesticus of the female sex and female ducks. This definition does not include male chickens or roosters, or other fowl... all of which are not permitted under this Section.” source
“Coops, backyard hen tractors and backyard hen pens must be located at least ten (10) feet from the property line and at least forty (40) feet from any adjacent residential dwelling, church, school, or place of business. (Sec. 215.127(H)(2))” 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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