Hickory Hills, IL

• Animal control
  City of Hickory Hills Animal Control and Welfare Officer (under the Chief of Police)

  Website: https://hickoryhillsil.org/codes/municipal-codes/chapter-14-dogs-and-other-animals/

  City Code sec. 14.01: the Mayor may appoint, with City Council consent, an Animal Control and Welfare Officer acting as a special police officer under the Chief of Police; impounded animals go to an animal shelter (not named).

  Source: City of Hickory Hills - Municipal Code Chapter 14, Dogs and Other Animals · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Pet licence required
  Website: https://hickoryhillsil.org/codes/municipal-codes/chapter-14-dogs-and-other-animals/

  Fees: $2 per dog or cat per year (per Municipal Code chapter 14 as posted on the city site)

  Species: dogs, cats

  Required: Yes

  Ordinance url: https://hickoryhillsil.org/codes/municipal-codes/chapter-14-dogs-and-other-animals/

  City Code ch. 14 (sec. 14.03-14.04): no dog or cat may remain in the city without a license; report to the City Clerk within 30 days after May 1; licences expire April 30.

  Source: City of Hickory Hills - Municipal Code Chapter 14, Dogs and Other Animals · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement
  Rule: City Code sec. 14.06: owners of dogs over 4 months of age must have them vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian; certificate to the City Clerk.

  Scope: city

  Ordinance url: https://hickoryhillsil.org/codes/municipal-codes/chapter-14-dogs-and-other-animals/

  Source: City of Hickory Hills - Municipal Code Chapter 14, Dogs and Other Animals · Checked Nov 6, 2026

About this place

• Population
  14,118 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  2.844 (2025)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (places) · Checked Nov 5, 2026