Can I keep chickens in Mandan, ND?
Yes — Mandan allows backyard chickens, up to 4 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 10 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (§ 105-1-16, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 4 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($100) |
| Coop setback | 10 ft |
| Coop rules | Coop max 8 ft tall, max 120 sq ft; min 4 sq ft per chicken inside; run min 10 sq ft per chicken; rear or side yard only, screened from street view; 10 ft from property line, 20 ft from adjacent dwelling |
| Code section | § 105-1-16 |
Mandan allows up to 4 hens per residential lot with a $100 annual permit ($50 renewal fee). Roosters are prohibited. Coops must be at least 10 feet from property lines and 20 feet from neighboring dwellings, sited in the rear or side yard and screened from street view.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Mandan?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Mandan (§ 105-1-16).
How many chickens can I keep in Mandan?
Up to 4 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Mandan?
Yes — Mandan requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $100).
Are roosters allowed in Mandan?
No — roosters are prohibited in Mandan.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Mandan?
10 feet minimum. Coop max 8 ft tall, max 120 sq ft; min 4 sq ft per chicken inside; run min 10 sq ft per chicken; rear or side yard only, screened from street view; 10 ft from property line, 20 ft from adjacent dwelling
What law covers backyard chickens in Mandan?
§ 105-1-16. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
§ 105-1-16 — read the official code
“Mandan City Commission approves backyard chickens” source
“no more than four hens shall be permitted on any one lot” source
“must obtain a $100 permit, which is revocable, good for one year and costs $50 to renew” source
“located a minimum of 10 feet from the property line and a minimum of 20 feet from an adjacent property dwelling” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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