Chickens & Livestock: Bloomington vs Minneapolis
How do chickens & livestock rules compare between Bloomington, MN and Minneapolis, MN?
Bloomington and Minneapolis have similar restriction levels.
Bloomington, MN
Hennepin County
Hennepin County does not regulate backyard chickens or livestock countywide; rules are set by individual cities. Minneapolis allows up to 30 hens with a permit, while suburban cities like Bloomington and Edina have varying coop and setback requirements.
View full Bloomington rules →Minneapolis, MN
Hennepin County
Minneapolis allows up to 30 hens with a permit but prohibits roosters. Goats, pigs, and cattle are banned in residential districts. Coop placement and neighbor consent are regulated under Code Chapter 70.
View full Minneapolis rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bloomington | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| County rule | No countywide chicken law | - |
| Minneapolis cap | Up to 30 hens | - |
| Roosters | Banned in most cities | Prohibited citywide |
| Authority | City animal control | - |
| Hens allowed | - | Up to 30 chicken hens with small-animal permit |
| Neighbor consent | - | 80 percent of owners within 100 feet must consent |
| Coop setback | - | 20 feet from neighbor residences |
| Livestock | - | Cattle, goats, pigs, sheep, horses prohibited in residential zones |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bloomington FAQ
Can I keep chickens anywhere in Hennepin County?
Only where your city allows it. Minneapolis, Bloomington, Plymouth, and many suburbs permit small hen flocks with permits; some smaller cities still ban poultry in residential zones.
Are goats and pigs allowed in residential yards?
Generally no. Most Hennepin County cities classify goats, pigs, and cattle as livestock requiring agricultural zoning, with Right-to-Farm protections in rural cities.
Minneapolis FAQ
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