Coop Ready Pennsylvania Allentown
Not on typical home lots
No. Allentown bans keeping chickens and all other fowl in the city.
City code makes it unlawful to keep cattle, swine, sheep, goats or fowl anywhere in the city, except slaughter or lab sites and the Allentown Fair. The new zoning ordinance in effect from January 2026 adds no allowance for backyard hens.
Hen limit
Not allowed (all fowl banned)
Roosters
Banned (all fowl banned)
Permit
Not available
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 Allentown rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Allentown
How many chickens can I have in Allentown?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: not allowed (all fowl banned).
Are roosters allowed in Allentown?
No. Roosters and all other fowl are banned in Allentown.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Allentown?
No. Allentown bans keeping fowl, including hens, so there is no permit to apply for.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Allentown?
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 Allentown before you build.
