Who's Got Hens?

Rolling Meadows, IL

2-6 hens permitted and rodent proof feed containers are required.

Des Plaines, IL

Up to 4 hens allowed. 100 Permit Cap. Must notify neighbors 14 days before applying for a permit. 

Villa Park, IL

2-6 hens allowed. Must be little to no accumulation of waste. 

St. Charles, IL

Up to 6 hens allowed. Yard must be fenced and coop 5 feet from the property line.

Elgin, IL

2-4 hens and no roosters. Pilot program proved that neighbors that were once wary came around.

Bensenville, IL 

Up to 4 hens allowed. Only single family residences may have hens. 

Highland Park, IL

Up to 6 hens may be cared for and a coop must be situated 10ft. from an occupied residence. 

Brookfield, IL

Up to 3 hens allowed since ordinance passed in 2011.

Batavia, IL

Up to 8 hens allowed. Setback of 30ft from occupied residence.

Darien, IL

6 Hens permitted. Minimum lot size of 6k sf. 

Prospect Heights, IL

No limitations or restrictions on backyard hen keeeping.

Western Springs, IL

Up to 4 hens allowed. Chickens may roam in a fenced yard if watched over by their owners.

Evanston, IL

Up to 6 hens may be cared for and coops must be situated 10ft from an occupied residence.

Oak Park, IL

Up to 2 hens permitted as long as conditions are met.

Naperville, IL

Up to 8 hens allowed. Coop must be kept clean and sanitary at all times.

Deerfield, IL

2-4 hens permitted and each hen must have 6sf of space. 

Bartlett, IL

Up to 4 hens and a coop must be situated 10ft. from the lot line. 6,000 square ft lot minimum.

West Dundee, IL

Up to 4 hens allowed. Setback of 10ft from property line.

Barrington Hills, IL

No restrictions. Barrington Hills prioritizes property owner rights and freedom.

Wheeling, IL

Unsure of the max #. Just passed.