Coop Ready Missouri St. Louis
Hens allowed
Yes. St. Louis allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
One bird per 4 sq ft of coop and 10 sq ft of run, up to 8. More than 8 needs a $60 permit and at least 20,000 sq ft of land. The source is the enacted ordinance (Ord. 70608).
Hen limit
8, limited by coop and run space
Roosters
Banned
Permit
No for 8 or fewer birds
Coop placement
Coop 1.5 ft from lot lines (10 ft from neighbors' homes where there is a solid fence); not in the front yard
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official St. Louis rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in St. Louis
How many chickens can I have in St. Louis?
The hen limit in St. Louis: 8, limited by coop and run space.
Are roosters allowed in St. Louis?
No. St. Louis bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in St. Louis?
The permit rule in St. Louis: no for 8 or fewer birds.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in St. Louis?
Where the coop can go in St. Louis: coop 1.5 ft from lot lines (10 ft from neighbors' homes where there is a solid fence); not in the front yard.
Can my HOA ban chickens if St. Louis allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
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Coop Ready is a planning aid, not legal advice. City codes change, and zoning, HOA rules and your exact parcel can change what is allowed. Confirm with St. Louis before you build.
