Can I keep chickens in Huron, SD?
No — Huron does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Title 8 — Animals, Municipal Code, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Title 8 — Animals, Municipal Code |
Multiple secondary sources consistently indicate Huron prohibits keeping chickens or other poultry in residential zones, allowing them only in agricultural or commercial zones. The actual text of Title 8 could not be retrieved as Municode is JS-rendered and no official FAQ or PDF was found.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Huron?
No — chickens are not allowed in Huron (Title 8 — Animals, Municipal Code).
What law covers backyard chickens in Huron?
Title 8 — Animals, Municipal Code. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Title 8 — Animals, Municipal Code — read the official code
“It is unlawful for any person...to keep or harbor any birds such as ducks, geese, turkeys, pheasants or chickens, within the city of Huron” 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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