Can I keep chickens in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes — Minneapolis allows backyard chickens, up to 30 hens with a required permit/registration. (Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 4, Ch. 63, Sec. 63.90 (Fowl), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 30 |
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | Yes ($32) |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Animal control inspection required; must complete an approved fowl education course; not allowed within a dwelling unit or on real estate with 3+ dwelling units. |
| Code section | Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 4, Ch. 63, Sec. 63.90 (Fowl) |
Minneapolis allows keeping fowl (chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, quail) with a fowl permit; annual fees are tiered by flock size (1-6 $32, 7-15 $58, 16-30 $84, roosters $110). Keeping more than six fowl, or any roosters, requires written consent of at least 80% of occupants within 100 feet, plus an education course, zoning approval, and an inspection. Slaughter of fowl is prohibited citywide and fowl may not be kept on properties with three or more dwelling units.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Minneapolis?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Minneapolis (Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 4, Ch. 63, Sec. 63.90 (Fowl)).
How many chickens can I keep in Minneapolis?
Up to 30 hens. Up to 6 fowl with a basic permit; 7-30 fowl, and any roosters, require written consent of 80% of occupants within 100 ft plus higher-tier fees. Max 30 under the standard fee schedule. Count is permit/consent-based, not lot-size based..
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Minneapolis?
Yes — Minneapolis requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $32).
Are roosters allowed in Minneapolis?
Yes, with conditions — see Minneapolis's rules (Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 4, Ch. 63, Sec. 63.90 (Fowl)).
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Minneapolis?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Minneapolis's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 4, Ch. 63, Sec. 63.90 (Fowl). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 4, Ch. 63, Sec. 63.90 (Fowl) — read the official code
“You can keep chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigeons and quail with a fowl permit... Annual Fowl Permit Application Fees | 1-6 $32 | 7-15 $58 | 16-30 $84 | Roosters $110” source
“A permit to keep more than six (6) fowl or to keep roosters shall require the written consent of at least eighty (80) percent of the occupants... within one hundred (100) feet... No permit shall be granted... on any real estate which contains three (3) or more dwelling units... Slaughter of any kind shall be prohibited.” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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