Coop Ready Pennsylvania Philadelphia
Not on typical home lots
Not on a typical home lot. Philadelphia keeps chickens off ordinary residential lots.
Chickens are only allowed on parcels of 3 acres or more, which rules out ordinary city lots.
Hen limit
Only on parcels of 3 acres or more
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Not available
Coop placement
Not applicable
Source linked These rules come from the source linked below. Confirm current details with the city.
Read the official Philadelphia rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Philadelphia
How many chickens can I have in Philadelphia?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: only on parcels of 3 acres or more.
Are roosters allowed in Philadelphia?
No. Philadelphia bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Philadelphia?
No permit is available for hens on a typical home lot, because they are not allowed there.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia before you build.
