Coop Ready Pennsylvania York
Not on typical home lots
No. York city leaves poultry off its list of allowed animals, and any farm-animal pen must be 100 ft from every house and street.
City code lists the animals residents may keep, and its cage-bird entry expressly excludes poultry. Any enclosure for farm-type animals must also be at least 100 ft from any home and any public street, and each premises is capped at 6 animals.
Hen limit
Not allowed (poultry is not on the city's allowed-animal list)
Roosters
Banned (all poultry excluded)
Permit
Not available
Coop placement
Not applicable
Partly reviewed The linked source is the general city code or a summary, not the exact section. Confirm the details with the city.
Read the official York rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in York
How many chickens can I have in York?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: not allowed (poultry is not on the city's allowed-animal list).
Are roosters allowed in York?
No. Roosters are not allowed in York city.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in York?
No. York city has no chicken permit; poultry is not on the list of animals residents may keep.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in York?
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 York before you build.
