Backyard Chickens in Mission, Kansas

Can you keep chickens in Mission?

Thinking about raising a few hens in Mission, Kansas? The City allows backyard chickens with a simple permit process — here's exactly what the municipal code requires before you build that coop.

Yes – with conditions

Yes, backyard chickens are allowed in Mission, Kansas, but only hens (no roosters) and only after obtaining an Accessory Animal Permit from the City Clerk. The keeping of chickens is governed by Section 210.100 of the Mission Municipal Code, with permitting details in Section 210.110.

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The rules at a glance

Hens in city limits: Allowed
How many hens: 6
Roosters: No
Permit required: Yes
Permit cost: $50
Setback from property line: 10 ft.

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The rules, straight from the municipal code.

Under Mission Municipal Code §210.100(A)(1), any resident keeping chickens must comply with the following:

No more than six (6) adult chickens may be owned.
Male chickens (roosters) may not be owned.
Chickens must be kept in an adequate shelter such as an aviary, coop, run, or tractor.
The shelter must be located in the rear yard of the property at least ten (10) feet from the nearest property line.

Per §210.110, an Accessory Animal Permit is required before keeping chickens. Applicants must file with the City Clerk, pay the required fee ($50 for new or renewal permits per the City's permit page), and submit a site plan showing the shelter's approximate location. Permits require a passing on-site inspection covering shelter, food, water, yard condition, and security, and are valid only until the next March 1, after which annual renewal is required. A permit may be denied, revoked, or not renewed if the permittee has more than three valid nuisance/animal-control complaints within specified look-back periods, fails an inspection, or provides false information.

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Keeping a flock happy in Mission

🌡️ Climate

USDA Hardiness Zone 6b/7a (Humid Continental)

Mission, Kansas experiences hot, humid summers (often in the low-to-mid 90s°F) and cold winters with occasional snow and ice, typical of the Kansas City metro area. Coops should provide good ventilation for summer heat and wind/insulation protection for winter cold snaps.

🦝 Who's after your hens

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Mission sits in a suburban Kansas City-area environment where raccoons, hawks, red foxes, coyotes, and opossums are commonly reported nuisance animals that can threaten backyard flocks. Secure, fully enclosed coops and runs with buried hardware cloth are recommended to deter digging predators.

🐔 Breeds that do well here

Cold-hardy, dual-purpose breeds that also tolerate summer humidity do well here, such as Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Orpingtons, and Australorps.

Our package comes with two Rhode Island Reds – hardy in heat and cold, and friendly with kids.

Questions people ask about Mission

▸How many chickens can I keep in Mission, KS?

Up to six (6) adult chickens per property are allowed under Mission Municipal Code §210.100(A)(1)(a).

▸Are roosters allowed in Mission?

No. Male chickens (roosters) may not be owned within the City limits per §210.100(A)(1)(b).

▸Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Mission?

Yes. An Accessory Animal Permit from the City Clerk is required before keeping chickens, per §210.100 and §210.110. The City's current application fee is $50 for a new or renewal permit.

▸How far from my property line must the chicken coop be?

The chicken shelter (coop, run, aviary, or tractor) must be located in the rear yard at least ten (10) feet from the nearest property line, per §210.100(A)(1)(c).

▸Does the City inspect my property before issuing a chicken permit?

Yes. Per §210.110(C)(2) and (E), an on-site inspection of shelter, food, water, yard condition, and security is required before first issuance of the permit, and may be required again during renewal or in response to complaints.

City rules change, and this page is a summary rather than legal advice. Please confirm with Mission or your HOA before you order – and call us on (559) 321-7271 if you'd like a hand. Last checked September 23, 2026.