Important – Missouri SS/HB 2062 Land Restrictions On The Ownership or Pasturing Of Chickens
Missouri SS/HB 2062 goes into effect August 28, 2024. This bill supersedes Raintree Covenants and Rules prohibiting chickens within Raintree. The following is the HB related to chickens.
Land Restrictions On The Ownership or Pasturing Of Chickens
This act provides that no deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements running with the land shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting ownership or pasturing of up to 6 chickens on a lot that is 2/10ths of an acre or larger, including prohibitions against a single chicken coop designed to accommodate up to 6 chickens.
A homeowner’s association, as defined by law, may adopt reasonable rules, subject to applicable statutes or ordinances, regarding ownership or pasturing of chickens, including a prohibition or restriction on roosters. (Section 442.404)
This provision is identical to SB 985 (2024) and is similar to HB 1514 (2024), HCS/HB 2206 (2024), and SB 400 (2023).
Until further notice, Raintree will have the following rules regarding chickens.
- No roosters
- ACC must approve your coop design and specs prior to chickens being brought into Raintree
ACC and Rules will convene to determine if there will be any additional reasonable rules set forth.
Thank you
RESTRICTIONS ON CHICKENS