Coop Ready New York Yonkers
Not on typical home lots
No. Yonkers bans keeping chickens and other poultry on residential property.
The city code bans keeping any poultry or fowl on any property. The only exceptions are live poultry markets and small pet birds such as canaries and parakeets.
Hen limit
Not allowed (all poultry is banned)
Roosters
Banned (all poultry is banned)
Permit
No: there is no permit for hens
Coop placement
Not applicable
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Yonkers rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Yonkers
How many chickens can I have in Yonkers?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: not allowed (all poultry is banned).
Are roosters allowed in Yonkers?
No. Yonkers bans all poultry, including roosters.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Yonkers?
No. Yonkers has no hen permit because the city code bans keeping poultry.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Yonkers?
Not applicable, because hens are not allowed on typical home lots.
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Coop Ready is a planning aid, not legal advice. City codes change, and zoning, HOA rules and your exact parcel can change what is allowed. Confirm with Yonkers before you build.
