Can I keep chickens in Bolingbrook, IL?
No — Bolingbrook does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Ch. 8, Art. IV (Certain Animals Prohibited), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Code section | Ch. 8, Art. IV (Certain Animals Prohibited) |
Bolingbrook prohibits keeping chickens in residential areas. The village code bars any chicken coop, runway, or yard for keeping chickens or other farm fowl within the village. No permit program exists.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Bolingbrook?
No — chickens are not allowed in Bolingbrook (Ch. 8, Art. IV (Certain Animals Prohibited)).
Are roosters allowed in Bolingbrook?
No — roosters are prohibited in Bolingbrook.
What law covers backyard chickens in Bolingbrook?
Ch. 8, Art. IV (Certain Animals Prohibited). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Ch. 8, Art. IV (Certain Animals Prohibited) — read the official code
“No goat pen, chicken coop, runway, yard or other place for the keeping of any goat, chicken, pigeon, goose, turkey, mule, donkey, sheep, bovine, swine or other such animal or fowl, of any kind, shall be maintained within the village.” 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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