Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

Backyard hens & livestock — Alliance, Alberta: Village of Alliance Bylaw #2024-04 – Keeping and Controlling of Animals

In the Village of Alliance, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Alliance Bylaw #2024-04 – Keeping and Controlling of Animals, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Unlawful to harbour any large mammal or young on occupied land/premises, except grazing livestock on land remaining in agricultural use.

Village of Alliance Bylaw #2024-04 – Keeping and Controlling of Animals adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 3.A.ii
bees permitted	no	s. 3.A.iii
livestock rule	Unlawful to harbour any large mammal or young on occupied land/premises, except grazing livestock on land remaining in agricultural use.	s. 3.A.i; s. 3.E
permit or licence	Dog over 6 months must register; annual fee per master rate bylaw. Schedule A (Before March 1st): Altered Dog $15.00; Unaltered Dog $20.00; Vicious Dog $110.00; Dog Tag Replacement $10.00; Hobby license (3 dogs or more) $250.00 (in addition to annual license for each dog).	s. 8.A; Schedule "A"

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Unlawful to harbour live poultry, bees, or large mammals on residential property, subject to exceptions for development-permitted uses; grazing livestock is allowed on land within the Village that remains in agricultural use.