Can I keep chickens in Skokie, IL?
No — Skokie does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (18-7, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Code section | 18-7 |
Skokie Village Code Section 18-7 prohibits all livestock including poultry within the village. In October 2024 the Board of Health reviewed and recommended upholding the prohibition; the Village Board confirmed in November 2024. No permit program exists.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Skokie?
No — chickens are not allowed in Skokie (18-7).
Are roosters allowed in Skokie?
No — roosters are prohibited in Skokie.
What law covers backyard chickens in Skokie?
18-7. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
18-7 — read the official code
“No person shall keep, or suffer to be kept, any cattle, goats, horses, swine, poultry or other livestock in the Village.” source
“Board of Health concluded their evaluation and voted to recommend that the Village uphold the current prohibition on backyard chickens. The Village Board agenda on November 18, 2024 included a discussion on backyard chickens and the outcome was to retain the existing prohibition.” 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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