Palos Hills, IL

• Animal control
  City of Palos Hills Animal Control/Ordinance Officer (Building Department)

  Phone: (708) 598-3400 x1113

  Website: https://www.paloshillsweb.org/index.php/departments/building-department/animal-control/

  The City does not trap wildlife or remove dead animals from private property; referral list of licensed trappers on the page.

  Source: City of Palos Hills - Animal Control · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Pet licence required
  Website: https://www.paloshillsweb.org/index.php/government/office-of-the-city-clerk/animal-license/

  Fees: $5.00 annual fee

  Species: dogs, cats, ferrets, horses

  Required: Yes

  Apply to the City Clerk within 15 days of taking ownership of any dog, cat, ferret or horse; current rabies certificate (Palos Hills address) for dogs, cats and ferrets; renew by May 1 each year. City Clerk 708.598.3400.

  Source: City of Palos Hills Clerk - Animal License · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement (3)
  • Rule: Every owner of a dog 4 months or more of age shall have each dog inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Every dog shall have a second rabies vaccination within one year of the first. Subsequent vaccine administration and duration of immunity must comply with USDA licenses of vaccines used.

    Scope: state

    Species: dog

    Statute url: https://ftp.ilga.gov/ILCS/Ch%200510/Act%200005/051000050K8.html

    Applies statewide (Illinois). Source: Illinois General Assembly - Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/8 (ILGA public file repository) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
  • Rule: Veterinarians who inoculate a dog procure serially numbered rabies tags from the County Animal Control in the county where their office is located, one issued with each inoculation certificate; the county board causes a rabies inoculation tag to be issued at a fee it establishes. The vaccinating veterinarian provides the county Administrator with a certificate of immunization.

    Scope: state

    Statute url: https://ftp.ilga.gov/ILCS/Ch%200510/Act%200005/051000050K8.html

    Applies statewide (Illinois). Source: Illinois General Assembly - Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/8 (ILGA public file repository) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
  • Rule: Every owner of a cat that is a companion animal and is 4 months or more of age shall have each cat inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, with a second rabies vaccination within one year of the first. Does not apply to feral cats (except those presented to a veterinarian for sterilization).

    Scope: state

    Species: cat

    Statute url: https://ftp.ilga.gov/ILCS/Ch%200510/Act%200005/051000050K8.html

    Applies statewide (Illinois). Source: Illinois General Assembly - Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/8 (ILGA public file repository) · Checked Nov 5, 2026

About this place

• Population
  18,026 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  4.246 (2025)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (places) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Official website
  http://www.paloshillsweb.org

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Government Units Listing · Checked Nov 5, 2026