Can I keep chickens in Lee's Summit, MO?
Yes — Lee's Summit allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 40 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Code of Ordinances Ch. 5 (Animals), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 40 ft |
| Coop rules | Hens kept properly contained no closer than 10 ft from the property line or 40 ft from the next nearest residence. Chicken pens must be kept clean and impervious to predators. |
| Code section | Code of Ordinances Ch. 5 (Animals) |
Lee's Summit allows residents to keep six hens (no roosters) as long as they are properly contained at least 10 ft from the property line and 40 ft from the next nearest residence. Chicken pens must be kept clean and predator-proof. The three-animal household limit applies only to dogs and cats, not chickens.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Lee's Summit?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Lee's Summit (Code of Ordinances Ch. 5 (Animals)).
How many chickens can I keep in Lee's Summit?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Lee's Summit?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Lee's Summit.
Are roosters allowed in Lee's Summit?
No — roosters are prohibited in Lee's Summit.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Lee's Summit?
40 feet minimum. Hens kept properly contained no closer than 10 ft from the property line or 40 ft from the next nearest residence. Chicken pens must be kept clean and impervious to predators.
What law covers backyard chickens in Lee's Summit?
Code of Ordinances Ch. 5 (Animals). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Ordinances Ch. 5 (Animals) — read the official code
“Residents are allowed to keep six hens on their property as long as they are properly contained and no closer than ten feet from the property line or forty feet from the next nearest residence. Chicken pens must remain clean and impervious to predators.” 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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