Backyard chickens in Post Falls, Idaho
Everything you need to know before you start a backyard flock in Post Falls – the rules, the climate and the neighbors with teeth.
Can you keep chickens in Post Falls?
Thinking about raising hens in Post Falls, Idaho? The city's animal code allows up to ten hens on any detached single-family lot — no acreage minimum required — but keeps roosters off-limits and sets clear coop setback rules to keep neighbors happy. Here's what Peggy's Happy Chickens found in the actual municipal code.
Yes – with conditions
Yes. Under the Post Falls Municipal Code (Title 6, Chapter 6.28 – Keeping of Poultry), chickens are permitted on any detached single-family lot within the city, with no minimum acreage requirement. Each property may keep a maximum of ten (10) hens, but roosters are prohibited within the city limits. The code also requires that coops and feed be secured against mice and other pests, and sets specific placement setbacks for the coop/hutch.
The rules at a glance
- Hens in city limits
- Allowed
- How many hens
- 10
- Roosters
- No
- Permit required
- No
- Permit cost
- Not specified
- Setback from property line
- 30 ft.
Peggy knows Post Falls
The rules, straight from the municipal code.
Per Post Falls Municipal Code § 6.28 (Keeping of Poultry), coops, hutches, or similar containment structures for chickens must be located:
- At least 30 feet from the front property line
- At least 5 feet from the side and rear property lines where the chickens are kept
- At least 15 feet from the on-site residence
- At least 25 feet from any neighboring residences
Coops and feed storage must also be secured to prevent problems with mice and other pests. Secondary sources further note the coop should not be attached to a shared fence.
Where this comes from
Keeping a flock happy in Post Falls
🌡️ Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone 6b
Post Falls sits in the Idaho Panhandle with a continental climate influenced by the Pacific Northwest: cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers. Coops should be insulated and ventilated to handle sub-freezing winter lows and occasional heavy snow, while also providing shade and airflow for hot, dry summer afternoons.
🦝 Who's after your hens
North Idaho backyards near the Spokane River and surrounding forested/agricultural land see regular pressure from raccoons, foxes, coyotes, skunks, and birds of prey such as hawks. Fully enclosed runs with hardware cloth (not chicken wire), secure latches, and buried wire aprons are recommended to deter digging predators.
🐔 Breeds that do well here
Plymouth Rock, Wyandotte, Orpington, Australorp, Rhode Island Red (cold-hardy, dual-purpose breeds suited to Panhandle winters)
Our package comes with two Rhode Island Reds – hardy in heat and cold, and friendly with kids.
Questions people ask about Post Falls
▸How many chickens can I keep in Post Falls?
Up to 10 hens are allowed per detached single-family lot, regardless of lot size.
▸Are roosters allowed in Post Falls?
No. City code expressly prohibits roosters within the Post Falls city limits.
▸Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Post Falls?
The reviewed ordinance text does not establish a permit or application process for keeping backyard hens on single-family lots — it simply sets the hen limit, rooster ban, and coop setback rules. Always confirm current requirements with the city before starting a flock.
▸How far from my house or my neighbor's house does my coop need to be?
Coops must be at least 30 ft from the front property line, 5 ft from side/rear property lines, 15 ft from your own residence, and 25 ft from any neighboring residence.
▸Can I keep ducks, geese, or turkeys the same way as chickens in Post Falls?
Not currently. As of a September 2025 Planning Commission meeting, ducks and other fowl are still treated as livestock requiring a full acre, unlike the single-family-lot allowance given to hens; a resident has asked the city to consider changing this, but no formal amendment has passed.
City rules change, and this page is a summary rather than legal advice. Please confirm with Post Falls or your HOA before you order – and call us on (559) 321-7271 if you'd like a hand. Last checked October 4, 2026.
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