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 July 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.
Common questions
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
“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
“The keeping of roosters is prohibited” source
Last verified July 7, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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