Can I keep chickens in Arlington Heights, IL?
No — Arlington Heights does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Prohibited Animals in Residential Districts - enacted March 2013, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Prohibited Animals in Residential Districts - enacted March 2013 |
Arlington Heights explicitly prohibits chickens, geese, and ducks in all residential districts. The village amended its code in March 2013 to add this outright prohibition after denying multiple variance requests. No permit or variance process for chickens exists.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Arlington Heights?
No — chickens are not allowed in Arlington Heights (Prohibited Animals in Residential Districts - enacted March 2013).
What law covers backyard chickens in Arlington Heights?
Prohibited Animals in Residential Districts - enacted March 2013. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Prohibited Animals in Residential Districts - enacted March 2013 — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or raise any of the following animals or fowl in any residential district within the village: pigs, cattle, horses, goats, sheep or any other farm animals, or any chickens, geese or ducks.” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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