Missouri RSMo 442.404 prohibits homeowners associations and deed covenants from banning ownership or pasturing of up to six chickens on lots two-tenths of an acre or larger, including a single coop sized to accommodate them.
Effective August 28, 2024 under HB 2062, Missouri RSMo 442.404 voids HOA covenants that prohibit residents from keeping up to six chickens on a lot of at least 0.2 acres, including a single coop. HOAs may still adopt reasonable rules subject to local ordinances and may prohibit roosters. The statute does not override municipal zoning ordinances, so cities may still impose stricter limits on flock size or coop placement. A 2025 circuit court ruled the law unconstitutional and the Missouri Attorney General is appealing, so enforceability remains contested pending appellate review.
Affected homeowners may seek declaratory or injunctive relief in civil court against HOAs enforcing prohibited covenants; HOAs risk attorney-fee exposure.
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