Skokie prohibits the keeping of chickens, roosters, ducks, and other livestock in residential districts. The village is an urbanized suburb with no agricultural zoning provisions for poultry or farm animals on residential lots.
Under Skokie's Chapter 14 (Animals) and zoning ordinance, the keeping of chickens, roosters, hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and horses is prohibited on residential lots. Skokie is a fully urbanized suburban community and its zoning does not include agricultural districts. Unlike some Chicago-area municipalities (such as Evanston) that allow limited backyard hens, Skokie currently does not permit poultry in residential areas. Violations are enforced by Skokie Code Enforcement and animal control. Residents may keep typical household pets — dogs, cats, birds in cages, small mammals, and aquarium fish — subject to the general pet licensing and nuisance rules. Contact Skokie Code Enforcement at (847) 933-8235 or Animal Control via the Police non-emergency line at (847) 982-5900.
Keeping prohibited livestock results in code enforcement citations requiring removal of the animals within a specified period, typically 7 to 14 days. Fines range from $75 to $750 per violation, with daily accrual for continued non-compliance. Animals may be impounded if not removed.
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