Animal Ordinances in Williamsport, PA (2026)

1 verified animal ordinances for Williamsport, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Chickens & Livestock

Williamsport generally allows small backyard flocks of hens in residential zones, provided coops are sanitary and don't attract vermin. Roosters are strictly prohibited within Williamsport city limits (and in adjacent Montoursville Borough). Pennsylvania has no statewide poultry law, so the City Zoning and Property Maintenance Code controls.

Williamsport, PA Chickens & Livestock Rules

Some Restrictions

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