Champaign Illinois Chicken Ordinance
Original article by @yotetrapper, last edited in 2012, the city's ordinance was updated in 2013

Are Chickens Allowed​
Yes​
Max Chickens Allowed​
6​
Roosters?​
No. Also no ducks, geese or turkeys.​
Permit Required​
Yes.​
Coop RestrictionsChicken coops must have a minimum of four square feet per hen. The run must have a minimum of eight square feet per hen and be covered on all sides, including the top.
City/Organization Contact namePlanning and Development Department
217-403-8800 or [email protected]
Additional Information
  • Residents must obtain a coop license to raise hens. This license has a $25 fee.
  • Download a Coop License Application
  • Applicants must also register their property with the Illinois Department of Agriculture in order to obtain a coop license. Registration with the Illinois Department of Agriculture is free.
  • Residents failing to comply with all applicable sections of the Champaign Municipal Code, will be subject to enforcement action.
LinksBackyard Hen Coop Permits
City of Champaign Municipal Code Sec. 7-19. - Hens.
Information Last Updated20200402
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