Can I keep chickens in Box Elder, SD?
No — Box Elder does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Planning and Zoning Code (Chapter 44 Zoning), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Planning and Zoning Code (Chapter 44 Zoning) |
Box Elder prohibits keeping chickens, ducks, geese, or any other domestic fowl anywhere within city limits — in any house, pen, coop, enclosure, or free-range. There is no permit pathway. Confirmed directly on the city official Planning and Zoning FAQs page.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Box Elder?
No — chickens are not allowed in Box Elder (Planning and Zoning Code (Chapter 44 Zoning)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Box Elder?
Planning and Zoning Code (Chapter 44 Zoning). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Planning and Zoning Code (Chapter 44 Zoning) — read the official code
“The City of Box Elder does not allow any person to keep/raise chickens, ducks, geese or other domestic fowl, in any house, pen, coop, enclosure or free-range within the city limits.” 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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