Coop Ready Pennsylvania Erie
Not on typical home lots
No. The City of Erie bans chickens along with other farm animals.
Erie's animal code bans farm animals and livestock in the city, and its list names fowl. Exceptions are zoos, vet clinics, research sites and similar uses. A 2023 proposal to allow chickens did not pass, and Erie Township next door has its own rules.
Hen limit
Not allowed (farm animals 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 Erie rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Erie
How many chickens can I have in Erie?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: not allowed (farm animals banned).
Are roosters allowed in Erie?
No. Roosters and all other fowl are banned in the City of Erie.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Erie?
No. The City of Erie bans chickens and other farm animals, so there is no permit to apply for.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Erie?
Not applicable, because hens are not allowed on typical home lots.
More Pennsylvania cities
- Allentown, PA
- Altoona, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Reading, PA
- Scranton, PA
- State College, PA
- York, PA
More from Coop Ready
- Rooster laws by city
- Cities that ban chickens
- HOA chicken rules
- Coop setback rules
- Permit site plan checklist
- Arizona chicken laws
- California chicken laws
- Colorado chicken laws
- Florida chicken laws
- Georgia chicken laws
- Oregon chicken laws
- Texas chicken laws
- Washington chicken laws
See every city on Coop Ready → · Coop size calculator · Chicken laws study · Backyard chickens 101
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 Erie before you build.
