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Idaho Falls, ID Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Max hives
2-5, based on lot size
Location
Side or rear yard only
Setback
7 ft from property line
Registration
Required with Animal Shelter

Summary

Idaho Falls allows residential beekeeping in side or rear yards only, with hive counts tied to lot size, seven-foot property-line setbacks, and mandatory registration with the Animal Shelter.

(C) Beekeeping Allowed. No Beekeeper or Owner shall place, keep, or allow any apiary or colony of bees in or upon any parcel of real property located within the City unless such apiary conforms to the provisions of this Section. (D)(2) The apiary or colony is maintained only in a side or rear yard of a residential lot. Apiaries or colonies shall not be kept or maintained in a commercial or industrial zone.

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Full Breakdown

Idaho Falls City Code § 5-5-5 permits keeping honeybee hives within the city if beekeepers follow its terms and conditions. Hive counts scale with lot size: two hives on lots up to 8,000 square feet, three on 12,000-20,000 square feet, and up to five on half-acre-plus lots. Hives must sit in a side or rear yard only, never in a commercial or industrial zone, at least seven feet from any property line and six inches off the ground. A hive within thirty feet of a dwelling, deck, or pool needs the neighbor's written consent, and a barrier is required near adjacent lot lines. Every hive must be registered with the City's Animal Shelter.

Violations & Fines

Keeping an unregistered apiary, exceeding the hive limit for the lot, or placing hives outside a side or rear yard is a code violation enforced through the City's animal-control process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register my beehive in Idaho Falls?
Yes. Section 5-5-5(D)(12) requires every beekeeper to register each hive with the City's Animal Shelter, including their address and contact info.
Can I put a beehive in my front yard?
No. Hives are only allowed in a side or rear yard of a residential lot under § 5-5-5(D)(2).

Sources & Official References

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