Schaumburg prohibits keeping chickens, roosters, and livestock (goats, sheep, pigs, horses) on residential property. The Village Code classifies these as farm animals not permitted in residential zoning districts. No backyard chicken permit program exists.
Under Schaumburg Village Code Chapter 90 (Animals), farm animals including chickens, roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and horses are prohibited in residential zoning districts. Schaumburg has not established a backyard chicken or urban farming permit program. The prohibition applies to all residential lot sizes. Neighboring Cook County communities have varying policies, but Schaumburg maintains a blanket prohibition. Rabbits kept as indoor pets in small numbers (typically 2 or fewer) are generally treated as domestic pets rather than livestock. Contact Code Enforcement at (847) 895-4500 for questions about specific animals.
Keeping prohibited animals carries fines of $100 to $750 per day. The Village may require immediate removal of the animals and may involve Cook County Animal Control for enforcement assistance.
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