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Kane County, IL Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Breed ban?
None: prohibited statewide
State preemption
510 ILCS 5/24
County rule
No breed-specific vicious classification (§ 15)
Basis for regulation
Individual behavior, not breed
Landlord/insurer policies
Private, not government law

Summary

Neither Kane County nor Illinois bans any dog breed. State law (510 ILCS 5/24) bars any local regulation, policy, or ordinance that is breed-specific, and the county's own ordinance states "vicious dogs shall not be classified in a manner that is specific as to breed."

City-specific rules exist: Elgin has its own breed restrictions rules that differ from Kane County's county-level regulations. If you live in Elgin, check the city-specific page instead.

Nothing in this Act shall be held to limit in any manner the power of any municipality or other political subdivision... to further control and regulate dogs, cats or other animals... provided that no regulation, policy or ordinance is specific to breed.

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Full Breakdown

Illinois' Animal Control Act preempts breed-specific legislation statewide: 510 ILCS 5/24 lets municipalities further regulate dogs "provided that no regulation, policy or ordinance is specific to breed." Kane County follows this in its Animal Control Ordinance § 15, which forbids classifying vicious dogs by breed. So pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other breeds cannot be banned or subjected to breed-only rules in Kane County or anywhere in Illinois. Dangerous- and vicious-dog rules apply to individual dogs based on behavior, never breed. Insurance carriers and private landlords may still impose their own breed policies; those are private contracts, not law.

Violations & Fines

Not applicable: this is a preemption. Any breed-specific local ordinance would be void under 510 ILCS 5/24.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pit bulls legal in Kane County?
Yes. No breed is banned. Illinois' 510 ILCS 5/24 prohibits any breed-specific ordinance, and the county's dangerous-dog rules apply to individual dogs based on conduct, not breed.
Can my landlord still ban certain breeds?
Yes. The breed preemption applies to government ordinances. Private landlords and insurers may set their own breed policies as a condition of a lease or coverage.

Sources & Official References

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