Boise Idaho Chicken Ordinance

Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes
Max Chickens Allowed6 or 12 per acre. Big Sky Neighborhood allows 12 per half acre.
Roosters AllowedNo
Permit RequiredNo
Coop Restrictionsnone
City/Organization Contact nameCity of Boise Planning and Zoning 2083843830
Additional InformationBoise Municipal Code. Page 8 of 18. Section 11-09-07.02 Retaining .... Those certain animals are: dogs, cats, up to three (6) chickens, excluding roosters. Please see code for qualifcations under Livestock definitions, which may qualify you to keep more chickens if you own more than 1 acre.
Link for more Informationhttp://cityclerk.cityofboise.org/media/262806/11.pdf
Information Last Updated12-29-2014


NOTE: This information was submitted by a member of our chicken forum. Please make sure to double check that this information is accurate before you proceed with raising chickens. Learn more about local chicken laws and ordinances.
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