Animal Ordinances in Bozeman, MT (2026)
2 verified animal ordinances for Bozeman, Montana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Bozeman allows backyard hens under its urban chicken ordinance: up to 6 hens with a $25 permit (renewable every three years), or 7-15 hens with a $50 permit, scaled to lot size. Roosters are not allowed. Coops must be predator-proof and set back at least 10 feet from neighboring structures.
Bozeman Backyard Chickens (Urban Chicken) Rules
Few RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Bozeman requires dogs to be leashed on public property unless they are within a designated off-leash area, and the leash must be six feet or shorter. Letting a dog run at large is unlawful under Chapter 8 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. Penalties escalate from a $100 fine to $200, $300, and ultimately a criminal charge for repeat offenders.