Animal Ordinances in Chester County, PA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Chester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Exotic Pets

Chester County restricts high-risk exotic animals. Under Health Department §202, wolves, bats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, and bobcats may not be sold, imported, or housed in the county, and no high-risk wild animal may be kept without PA Game Commission permission.

Exotic Pet Rules in Chester County, PA

Some Restrictions

Chester County Health Dept Rules & Regs §202.7.1

Animals which are recognized as high risk with regard to the transmission of rabies, including but not limited to raccoons, foxes, bats, and skunks, shall not be sold, or in any way distributed or offered for sale or distribution within Chester County.

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Cat Rules

Chester County requires all cats three months or older to be vaccinated against rabies. Under Health Department §202.8, a cat residing in the county for ten days or more must be immunized by a licensed veterinarian. There is no county cat-leash or licensing rule.

Cat Rules in Chester County, PA

Some Restrictions

Chester County Health Dept Rules & Regs §202.8.2

All cats three months of age or older residing in Chester County for a period of ten (10) days or more shall be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed Veterinarian and as prescribed by State Law.

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