Can I keep chickens in New Castle, PA?
It's unclear — New Castle's code does not clearly address backyard chickens; confirm with the city. (Health & Sanitation Code Title 3 (Animals and Fowl), Art. 1145; Zoning district regulations, verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
|---|---|
| Code section | Health & Sanitation Code Title 3 (Animals and Fowl), Art. 1145; Zoning district regulations |
Chicken-keeping could not be confirmed from New Castle's primary sources. The city's animal code (Title 3, Animals and Fowl) contains only Bees and Domestic Animals articles, and the Domestic Animals article covers mammals plus pigeons -- not chickens. The readable residential zoning district regulations do not name poultry, fowl, or agriculture. Because absence of a provision does not imply permission, the status is unclear and residents should confirm directly with the city before keeping hens.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in New Castle?
It's unclear — New Castle's code does not clearly address chickens; contact the city (Health & Sanitation Code Title 3 (Animals and Fowl), Art. 1145; Zoning district regulations).
What law covers backyard chickens in New Castle?
Health & Sanitation Code Title 3 (Animals and Fowl), Art. 1145; Zoning district regulations. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Health & Sanitation Code Title 3 (Animals and Fowl), Art. 1145; Zoning district regulations — read the official code
“Title 3 Animals and Fowl contains only Article 1141 Bees and Article 1145 Domestic Animals; the Domestic Animals article regulates mammals and pigeons and does not list chickens or other fowl.” source
Last verified July 5, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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