Livestock: Skokie vs Tinley Park
How do livestock rules compare between Skokie, IL and Tinley Park, IL?
Skokie and Tinley Park have similar restriction levels.
Skokie, IL
Cook County
Skokie prohibits all livestock including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry on residential lots. The village has no agricultural zoning, and all land is zoned residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional with no farm animal provisions.
View full Skokie rules →Tinley Park, IL
Cook County
Tinley Park prohibits keeping livestock — including pigs, goats, sheep, horses, and cattle — on residential properties. Limited backyard chickens may be allowed with permits in certain zones, subject to coop, setback, and rooster restrictions.
View full Tinley Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Skokie | Tinley Park |
|---|---|---|
| All Livestock | Prohibited village-wide | - |
| Includes | Horses, cattle, goats, pigs, poultry | - |
| Mini Varieties | Also prohibited | - |
| Agricultural Zoning | None in Skokie | - |
| Contact | Code Enforcement (847) 933-8235 | Community Dev (708) 444-5100 |
| Pigs/Goats/Cattle | - | Prohibited residential |
| Chickens | - | Limited, permit required |
| Roosters | - | Typically prohibited |
| Horses | - | Prohibited residential |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Skokie FAQ
Can I keep a mini pig as a pet in Skokie?
No. Mini or pet pigs are considered livestock under Skokie's animal code and are prohibited in all residential zones.
Can I have a goat for yard maintenance in Skokie?
No. Goats of all varieties (including miniature) are prohibited. Skokie has no agricultural zoning and no livestock permits are available.
Where can I keep livestock near Skokie?
You would need to look at properties in rural zoning districts in outlying Cook, Lake, or McHenry counties with appropriate agricultural zoning.
Tinley Park FAQ
Can I keep chickens in Tinley Park?
Limited backyard chicken keeping may be allowed in specific zones with permits, coop standards, and setback requirements. Roosters are typically prohibited. Verify current rules with Community Development before acquiring chickens.
Can I have a goat or pig as a pet?
No. Goats, pigs (including pot-bellied pigs), sheep, and similar livestock are prohibited on residential properties in Tinley Park regardless of size or breed.
What about horses?
Horses are prohibited on residential properties. They may be kept only on agricultural-zoned parcels meeting minimum acreage and setback requirements.
Compare other topics
See how Skokie and Tinley Park compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool