Can I keep chickens in Miles City, MT?
Yes — Miles City allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited. (Miles City Code Sec. 4-3(e) (Ord. 1227, 2012), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($0) |
| Coop rules | No free roaming outside a run; chickens in coop sunset to sunrise; feed and manure in rodent/raccoon-proof containers disposed weekly; coop and run subject to zoning chapter. |
| Code section | Miles City Code Sec. 4-3(e) (Ord. 1227, 2012) |
Miles City allows up to six chickens (hens) per household after obtaining a permit for the coop and run, with no fee charged. No roosters. Chickens may not roam outside the run and must be in the coop from sunset to sunrise; coop placement is governed by the zoning chapter.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Miles City?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Miles City (Miles City Code Sec. 4-3(e) (Ord. 1227, 2012)).
How many chickens can I keep in Miles City?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Miles City?
Yes — Miles City requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $0).
Are roosters allowed in Miles City?
No — roosters are prohibited in Miles City.
What law covers backyard chickens in Miles City?
Miles City Code Sec. 4-3(e) (Ord. 1227, 2012). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Miles City Code Sec. 4-3(e) (Ord. 1227, 2012) — read the official code
“No chicken shall be permitted to roam freely outside of a run. From sunset to sunrise the chickens must be kept in the coop.” source
“Up to six chickens may be kept per household in accordance with provisions in the zoning chapter after a permit is obtained for the coop and run, but no roosters, and there shall not be any fee or license charged therefor.” 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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