Can I keep chickens in Spokane Valley, WA?
Yes — Spokane Valley allows backyard chickens, up to 25 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (SVMC 19.65.020(A)(7), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 25 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Minimum lot size | 2,000 sq ft |
| Coop rules | Pens/coops at least 20 ft from front property line, 5 ft from side/rear lines, 25 ft from dwellings on neighboring properties; chickens must be contained on the property. |
| Code section | SVMC 19.65.020(A)(7) |
Spokane Valley allows 1 hen per 2,000 gross sq ft of lot area, capped at 25 birds; roosters prohibited. Coops must be 20 ft from the front property line, 5 ft from side/rear lines, and 25 ft from dwellings on neighboring properties; chickens must be contained on the property. Verified against Chapter 19.65 SVMC full text on eCode360 plus the city 311 knowledge base.
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Can I keep chickens in Spokane Valley?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Spokane Valley (SVMC 19.65.020(A)(7)).
How many chickens can I keep in Spokane Valley?
Up to 25 hens. 1 hen per 2,000 sq ft of lot area, max 25.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Spokane Valley?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Spokane Valley.
Are roosters allowed in Spokane Valley?
No — roosters are prohibited in Spokane Valley.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Spokane Valley?
25 feet minimum. Pens/coops at least 20 ft from front property line, 5 ft from side/rear lines, 25 ft from dwellings on neighboring properties; chickens must be contained on the property.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Spokane Valley?
Yes — 2,000 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Spokane Valley?
SVMC 19.65.020(A)(7). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
SVMC 19.65.020(A)(7) — read the official code
“A maximum of one chicken may be raised or kept per 2,000 gross square feet of lot area, with a maximum of 25 birds allowed” source
“The keeping of roosters is prohibited” source
“A maximum of one chicken may be raised or kept per 2,000 gross square feet of lot area, with a maximum of 25 birds allowed” source
“The keeping of roosters is prohibited” source
Last verified June 11, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code.
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