Can I keep chickens in Pierre, SD?
No — Pierre does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (§ 8-2-114, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | § 8-2-114 |
Pierre prohibits keeping chickens and other domestic fowl in residential areas. The code bars poultry from all non-agricultural zones. Proposals to allow backyard hens were rejected by the City Commission in 2014 and 2015, and no permissive ordinance has been adopted as of 2026.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Pierre?
No — chickens are not allowed in Pierre (§ 8-2-114).
What law covers backyard chickens in Pierre?
§ 8-2-114. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
§ 8-2-114 — read the official code
“Pierre City Commission rejects chicken proposal... The commission denied enactment of ordinance 1734 for the keeping of hens within Pierre City limits” source
“Allowing Pierre residents to have chickens comes up again at Pierre City Commission meeting last week” 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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