Backyard hens & livestock across Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
219 of 322 municipalities in Alberta have an adopted bylaw on backyard hens & livestock on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.
| Municipality | Adopted document | Key facts | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Village |
Village of Acme Land Use Bylaw #2022-02 | livestock rule: The keeping of livestock in this district shall not be permitted. | 2026-09-27 |
| Airdrie City |
City of Airdrie Animal Control Bylaw B-33/2016 (office consolidation, includes amendments to Dec 18, 2023) | hens permitted: yes · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: Livestock only allowed in land use districts where permitted/discretionary; horses not in Park/Pathway/Highway unless City Manager permits. | 2026-09-27 |
| Alberta Beach Village |
Alberta Beach Animal Control Bylaw #291-23
+1 more |
bees permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock on any residentially zoned Property in the Village. · permit or licence: Dog licence required; fee per Fees and Charges Bylaw. | 2026-09-27 |
| Alix Village |
Village of Alix Bylaw No. 460/20 – Urban Chicken Bylaw (Amended)
adopted 2020-09-16 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Alliance Village |
Village of Alliance Bylaw #2024-04 – Keeping and Controlling of Animals | hens permitted: no · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: Unlawful to harbour any large mammal or young on occupied land/premises, except grazing livestock on land remaining in agricultural use. | 2026-09-27 |
| Andrew Village |
Village of Andrew Bylaw No. 2026-006 – Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw
+1 more adopted 2026-08-26 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 5 chickens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Arrowwood Village |
Village of Arrowwood Bylaw 473 – Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2019-11-23 |
livestock rule: Livestock operations not prohibited in Industrial, Public, and Urban Reserve areas; horses max 3 per 0.501 hectares. · permit or licence: Business licence required for kennel, rescue, shelter, exotic animal (s. 10.1); fees: Kennel $250.00, Exotic Animal $100.00, Nuisance Animal $75.00, Animal Rescue/Shelter No Fee (Schedule A). | 2026-09-27 |
| Athabasca Town |
Town of Athabasca Backyard Hen Bylaw No. 011-2022
adopted 2022-12-20 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Barnwell Village |
Village of Barnwell Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 3-20
adopted 2021-02-18 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No livestock within Village except on Transitional-zoned lands >1.9 acres with 1-acre roaming pen; securely enclosed; numbers per Schedule A. | 2026-09-27 |
| Barons Village |
Village of Barons Urban Hen Bylaw No. 746 (as amended by Bylaw No. 755) | hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Barrhead Town |
Town of Barrhead Animal Control Bylaw No. 01-2026
adopted 2026-02-24 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 6 hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Bassano Town |
Town of Bassano Urban Hen Bylaw No. 957/26
adopted 2026-05-11 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to six (6) urban hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Beaverlodge Town |
Town of Beaverlodge Animal Control Bylaw No. 1032
adopted 2024-11-25 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: no | 2026-09-27 |
| Beiseker Village |
Bylaw 2022-05 Urban Hen
adopted 2022-05-09 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Betula Beach Summer Village |
Summer Village of Betula Beach Land Use Bylaw 01-2026
adopted 2026-03-15 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: The keeping of livestock and poultry within the Summer Village is prohibited. | 2026-09-27 |
| Big Lakes County Municipal District |
Big Lakes County Land Use Bylaw No. 26-2024 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: 12 · bees permitted: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Birchcliff Summer Village |
Summer Village of Birchcliff Livestock Bylaw No. 201/17
adopted 2017-11-16 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) Hens per Detached Dwelling unit · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Blackfalds Town |
Town of Blackfalds Urban Hen Bylaw No. 1324.25
adopted 2025-01-28 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) Urban Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Bon Accord Town |
Town of Bon Accord Animal Control Bylaw No. 2025-05
adopted 2025-05-20 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · bees permitted: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Bondiss Summer Village |
Summer Village of Bondiss Land Use Bylaw No. 5-24 | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Bonnyville Town |
Town of Bonnyville Land Use Bylaw No. 1447-16
adopted 2016-04-26 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep any livestock within the municipality unless previously approved by Council or its delegates. | 2026-09-27 |
| Bonnyville Beach Summer Village |
Summer Village of Bonnyville Beach Land Use Bylaw No. 166-2020 | livestock rule: No fur bearing animals, or livestock other than domestic pets shall be permitted within the summer village. | 2026-09-27 |
| Bow Island Town |
Town of Bow Island Urban Hen Bylaw No. 2026_03
adopted 2026-03-09 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to four (4) urban hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Boyle Village |
Village of Boyle Land Use Bylaw 04-23, Schedule A | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: no | 2026-09-27 |
| Breton Village |
Village of Breton Animal Control Bylaw 22-06, Schedule E (Urban Hens Program) | hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Brooks City |
City of Brooks Animal Control Bylaw 25/07, Section 31 (Urban Hens)
adopted 2025-06-03 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Bruderheim Town |
Town of Bruderheim Urban Hen Bylaw 18-2026
adopted 2026-08-19 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 6 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Burnstick Lake Summer Village |
Summer Village of Burnstick Lake Land Use Bylaw 94-2023
adopted 2023-07-22 |
livestock rule: No person shall keep or maintain in their yards any fur bearing animals, fowl or livestock other than domestic pets. | 2026-09-27 |
| Calgary City |
City of Calgary Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 47M2021, Part 4 (Urban Livestock)
adopted 2021-06-01 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) hens without approval of the Director · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Calmar Town |
Town of Calmar Urban Hens Bylaw 2023-07
adopted 2023-02-06 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 4 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Camrose City |
City of Camrose Land Use Bylaw 3222-22, Section 9.21
adopted 2022-12-05 |
— | 2026-09-27 |
| Camrose County Municipal District |
Camrose County Land Use Bylaw 1541, Section 625 (Keeping of Animals) | livestock rule: No livestock on CR lots 1 ha or less; over 1 ha, two animal units per hectare. No livestock in hamlet/Lake Resort except Agricultural. | 2026-09-27 |
| Canmore Town |
Town of Canmore Animal Control Bylaw 2024-03
adopted 2024-03-05 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No Person shall own or keep a Prohibited Animal; Prohibited Animal includes cow, goat, pig, or sheep. | 2026-09-27 |
| Carbon Village |
Bylaw 2024-873 Urban Hens
adopted 2024-07-15 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 2 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Cardston Town |
Town of Cardston Bylaw 1696 - Animal Bylaw
adopted 2021-08-13 |
bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep any Livestock Animal in any part of the corporate limits of the Town of Cardston without first obtaining a permit · permit or licence: Livestock Animal permit required; Animal Permit fee $15 | 2026-09-27 |
| Carmangay Village |
Village of Carmangay Bylaw #814 - Animals in the Village
adopted 2022-02-15 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to (3) urban hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Carstairs Town |
Town of Carstairs Bylaw 1081 - Livestock Control Bylaw - Amended
adopted 2024-10-28 |
bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: Livestock prohibited in any area except where allowed under Land Use Bylaw or Council approval; no riding/driving cows or horses on sidewalks. · permit or licence: Residential Urban Beekeeping application form must be completed and approved prior to having a hive. | 2026-09-27 |
| Castor Town |
Town of Castor Bylaw No. 1050 - Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2017-07-10 |
livestock rule: No keeping Livestock within Town unless expressly permitted by valid development permit under Land Use Bylaw. · permit or licence: valid development permit issued pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw | 2026-09-27 |
| Chauvin Village |
Village of Chauvin Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2018-02-12 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No livestock kept in Commercial or Residential zones; horses may be tethered overnight with Council permission. | 2026-09-27 |
| Chestermere City |
City of Chestermere Bylaw #025-24 - Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2025-05-13 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Claresholm Town |
Town of Claresholm Bylaw #1747 - Livestock Bylaw
adopted 2023-05-23 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to five (5) Hens within the Agricultural/Transitional (A/T) land use district, and up to three (3) Hens within the Country Residential (R3) & Single Detached Residential (R1) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Clear Hills County Municipal District |
Clear Hills County Poultry Bylaw No. 283-24
adopted 2023-11-14 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: no more than six (6) hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Clearwater County Municipal District |
Clearwater County Chicken Bylaw 1020/17 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) chickens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Clive Village |
Urban Hen Bylaw #552-21
adopted 2021-10-12 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Clyde Village |
Village of Clyde Bylaw No. 2024-03-02 Urban Chickens and Other Unique Pets Bylaw
adopted 2024-06-10 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Coaldale Town |
Town of Coaldale Domestic Animal Bylaw No. 862-R-01-23
adopted 2023-05-23 |
hens permitted: no · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock unless within the locations listed in s. 3.a. | 2026-09-27 |
| Coalhurst Town |
Town of Coalhurst Urban Hen Bylaw No. 431-21
adopted 2022-01-18 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to five (5) urban hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Cochrane Town |
Town of Cochrane Animal Bylaw No. 04/2016 | livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the Town except where allowed under the Land Use Bylaw. | 2026-09-27 |
| Cold Lake City |
704-AD-21, Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of November 28, 2023)
+1 more adopted 2021-05-25 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: maximum of four (4) Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Consort Village |
Village of Consort Animal Control Bylaw #A-808 | hens permitted: no · livestock rule: Bovine, equine, porcine, reptilian or ruminant animals prohibited unless property exceeds one acre and Council approves. | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Barrhead No. 11 Municipal District |
County of Barrhead No. 11 Animal Control Bylaw No. 5-2024
adopted 2024-07-16 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 10 chickens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Forty Mile No. 8 Municipal District |
County of Forty Mile No. 8 Land Use Bylaw No. 10/2009, Section 45 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: 125.0 per livestock manure equivalent · livestock rule: On country residential parcels <40 acres, number of livestock permitted without a Development Permit shall not exceed 1 livestock manure equivalent per acre. | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Municipal District |
County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Land Use Bylaw #2680
adopted 2003-06-16 |
livestock rule: No more than one horse and foal under 6 months of age per acre or part thereof, to a maximum of three horses. | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Minburn No. 27 Municipal District |
County of Minburn No. 27 Land Use Bylaw No. 1348-24 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: eight (8) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Northern Lights Municipal District |
County of Northern Lights Bylaw No. 21-61-458 (Chickens and Solar Panels)
adopted 2021-08-10 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 10 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Paintearth No. 18 Municipal District |
County of Paintearth No. 18 Land Use Bylaw #698-21 (amended and updated July 15, 2025) | bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: Hamlet Residential: livestock per Appendix B or Municipal Planning Commission approval; Country Residential: one animal unit per 2.5 acres. · permit or licence: No permit required for beekeeping if conditions met; otherwise discretionary use; no fee stated. | 2026-09-27 |
| County of St. Paul No. 19 Municipal District |
County of St. Paul No. 19 Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2023-06
adopted 2023-03-14 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: twelve (12) poultry/fowl · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Stettler No. 6 Municipal District |
County of Stettler No. 6 Animal Control Bylaw 1741-25
+1 more adopted 2025-09-10 |
bees permitted: yes · permit or licence: Apiculture permit required; fee $100.00; application must include Provincial beekeeper registration number. | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Two Hills No. 21 Municipal District |
County of Two Hills No. 21 Land Use Bylaw 2-2018
adopted 2019-01-16 |
livestock rule: Within the Urban General (UG), Country Residential (CR), Country Residential Resort (RR) and Intensive Campground (IC) districts the keeping of livestock shall not be permitted. | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Vermilion River Municipal District |
County of Vermilion River Land Use Bylaw 19-02 (consolidated March 2026) | — | 2026-09-27 |
| County of Warner No. 5 Municipal District |
County of Warner No. 5 Animal Control Bylaw 925-16 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: 10 fowl per lot · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Coutts Village |
Village of Coutts Animal Control By-Law No. 538
adopted 2014-01-07 |
hens permitted: no · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock, poultry or bees, other than one pet rabbit per household, unless location is a farm or legal non-conforming farm/auction market. | 2026-09-27 |
| Cowley Village |
Village of Cowley Bylaw 368-21 (Animal Control Bylaw Amendment - Chickens) | hens permitted: yes · max hens: 10 chickens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Cremona Village |
Village of Cremona Bylaw 476-17 (Residential Community Standards)
adopted 2017-10-17 |
hens permitted: yes · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: Other than urban chickens, no farm animals permitted; Urban Reserve allows three animals, more require Municipal Planning Commission approval. | 2026-09-27 |
| Crossfield Town |
Town of Crossfield Urban Hen Bylaw No. 2019-04
adopted 2019-01-22 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: three (3) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Cypress County Municipal District |
Cypress County Bylaw 2026/15 (Responsible Animal Ownership)
adopted 2026-06-02 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Daysland Town |
Town of Daysland Land Use Bylaw No. 2016-622 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| Delia Village |
Village of Delia Animal Control Bylaw No. 640-2019 | livestock rule: No person shall keep any livestock on any property unless the property is designated as a Small Holdings Residential or Urban Reserve District · permit or licence: Annual License Fee for all animals: $10 | 2026-09-27 |
| Diamond Valley Town |
Town of Diamond Valley Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2025-106
adopted 2025-04-16 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Didsbury Town |
Town of Didsbury Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2022-17
adopted 2022-12-13 |
hens permitted: yes · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Donalda Village |
Urban Bee Regulation Bylaw No. 729-2020
+1 more adopted 2020-11-17 |
bees permitted: yes · permit or licence: Urban Bees Licence required; fee $20 per annum for up to 2 Hives; late payment fee $35 in addition; proof of registration with the Provincial Apiculturist every year by June 30. · setback: Hives in open spaces: minimum of three (3) metres (10 ft.) from all property lines and within a secure enclosure; adjacent to pedestrian walkways: minimum of three (3) meters (10 ff.) from the property line adjacent to the pedestrian walkway. | 2026-09-27 |
| Donnelly Village |
Village of Donnelly Animal Control Bylaw No. 23-01 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to a maximum of six (6) hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Drayton Valley Town |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 2023-03-P
adopted 2024-05-01 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: three live hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Drumheller Town |
Town of Drumheller Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw #06.13
adopted 2013-02-25 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock in any area of the Town except where permitted under the Land Use Bylaw or grandfathered permission. | 2026-09-27 |
| Duchess Village |
Village of Duchess Bylaw 531-25 (Urban Hen Bylaw)
adopted 2025-11-17 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to SIX (6) urban hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Eckville Town |
Town of Eckville Bylaw No. 770-20 (Urban Hen Bylaw)
adopted 2020-10-26 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: five (5) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Edberg Village |
Village of Edberg Livestock and Poultry Bylaw No. 492-2024
adopted 2024-05-29 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: no more than six (6) Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Edgerton Village |
Village of Edgerton Animal Control By-Law No. 02-18
adopted 2018-02-22 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the Village that is zoned Commercial or Residential. | 2026-09-27 |
| Edmonton City |
City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244, Section 39 Urban Livestock | hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) hens · bees permitted: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Edson Town |
Town of Edson Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 2313 | livestock rule: Livestock are Prohibited Animals unless allowed by permit or zoning; unless authorized by CAO, no person will keep Prohibited Animals in Town. · permit or licence: CAO authorization required for Prohibited Animals/Livestock; all applicable fees have been paid. | 2026-09-27 |
| Elnora Village |
Village of Elnora Bylaw No. 2025-03 (Urban Hen Bylaw)
adopted 2025-05-13 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Falher Town |
Town of Falher Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 25-07 | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep or harbour Equine (Horse), Bovine (Cow), Caprine (Goats), Swine (Pig), or Large Animals within corporate limits. | 2026-09-27 |
| Flagstaff County Municipal District |
Flagstaff County Land Use Bylaw 01/23 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| Foothills County Municipal District |
Foothills County Land Use Bylaw No. 60/2014 (Office Consolidation)
adopted 2014-12-17 |
— | 2026-09-27 |
| Forestburg Village |
Village of Forestburg Land Use Bylaw 10:2012
adopted 2012-12-13 |
livestock rule: No livestock other than normal domestic pets shall be kept in any district except UX or DC. | 2026-09-27 |
| Fort Saskatchewan City |
City of Fort Saskatchewan Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw C11-24
adopted 2024-11-26 |
hens permitted: no · bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: Livestock, including horses, are Prohibited Animals and shall not be kept on any property in the City unless a Development Permit is issued. | 2026-09-27 |
| Fox Creek Town |
Town of Fox Creek Animal Control Bylaw 630-2003
adopted 2004-07-19 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall have or harbor any livestock in any public or private property within the Town. | 2026-09-27 |
| Ghost Lake Summer Village |
Summer Village of Ghost Lake Land Use Bylaw 2026-01
adopted 2026-03-08 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep animals, livestock or poultry, except dogs, cats and usual indoor domestic pets. | 2026-09-27 |
| Gibbons Town |
Town of Gibbons Animal Control Bylaw PI 2-24
adopted 2024-11-27 |
livestock rule: No person shall keep or harbour livestock within a residential district of Town. | 2026-09-27 |
| Glendon Village |
Village of Glendon Land Use Bylaw No. 492-21 | hens permitted: yes · livestock rule: On lots 0.4–32.0 ha, additional livestock units allowed, maximum 2; one horse over one year old equals one livestock unit. · permit or licence: No development permit required for keeping in accordance with s. 8.17; development permit required if not in accordance; no fee stated. | 2026-09-27 |
| Glenwood Village |
Village of Glenwood Livestock Bylaw No. 265-2024 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: fifty (50) chickens; twenty (20) fowl made up of a combination of geese, turkeys, ducks, quails, or pheasant · livestock rule: Residential/Commercial Livestock: 0.25–2.49 acres max three equine/bovine combined; 2.50+ max six; unless fat pen, health, or feeding rotation; no livestock in residence unless warming/caring. | 2026-09-27 |
| Grande Prairie City |
City of Grande Prairie Animal and Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw C-1226
adopted 2013-11-12 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No keeping Livestock in City except where permitted/approved by Land Use Bylaw or valid Livestock Exemption Permit. · permit or licence: Livestock Exemption Permit from Director required unless Land Use Bylaw permits; no fee stated. | 2026-09-27 |
| Hanna Town |
Town of Hanna Land Use Bylaw 1032-2023
adopted 2023-11-14 |
livestock rule: Farm Animals are a permitted use in the RA - Residential Acreage District. | 2026-09-27 |
| Hay Lakes Village |
Village of Hay Lakes Animal Control Bylaw No. 03-2023
adopted 2023-04-17 |
hens permitted: no · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: No person will keep livestock unless specific authorization from Council, other than a maximum of three (3) pet rabbits per household kept within the home. | 2026-09-27 |
| Heisler Village |
Village of Heisler Land Use Bylaw No. 452-11
adopted 2011-06-06 |
livestock rule: No livestock other than normal domestic pets in reasonable numbers shall be kept in the municipality. | 2026-09-27 |
| High Level Town |
Town of High Level Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 1032-23
adopted 2023-06-27 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) birds · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| High Prairie Town |
Town of High Prairie Bylaw No. 12-2020 (Beekeeping)
adopted 2020-07-14 |
bees permitted: yes · permit or licence: Beekeeping License required; fee set by Council in accordance with the Fees Bylaw · setback: 3 meters (10 feet) from the front and side property lines | 2026-09-27 |
| High River Town |
Town of High River Animal Bylaw No. 4567-2019
adopted 2020-02-24 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: three (3) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Hinton Town |
Town of Hinton Animal Control Bylaw No. 1122
adopted 2018-10-02 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: two (2) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Holden Village |
Village of Holden Backyard Chicken Bylaw No. 3-2024
adopted 2024-04-15 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 4 chickens per license · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Horseshoe Bay Summer Village |
Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay Land Use Bylaw No. 130/2020
adopted 2022-07-02 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 30 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Hughenden Village |
Village of Hughenden Animal Control Bylaw No. 526-23 | hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep or harbor Livestock on Residential (R), Commercial (C), Highway commercial/Industrial (CM), Industrial (M), or Community (P) Districts. · permit or licence: License tag required for animal over six months; fee not stated. | 2026-09-27 |
| Hussar Village |
Village of Hussar Urban Hen & Quail Bylaw No. 549-22
adopted 2023-03-09 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 8 urban hens & quail · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Innisfail Town |
Town of Innisfail Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw No. 1710-2023
adopted 2023-05-08 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Island Lake Summer Village |
Summer Village of Island Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 08-2021 | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep in any yard in any residential district any fur bearing animals, fowl, or livestock other than domestic pets. | 2026-09-27 |
| Kapasiwin Summer Village |
Summer Village of Kapasiwin Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 279-2024) | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No animals other than domestic pets shall be allowed. Livestock, including cattle, horses, goats, sheep, chickens and fowl shall be strictly prohibited. | 2026-09-27 |
| Killam Town |
Town of Killam Land Use Bylaw No. 880 (consolidated with amendments to Dec 17, 2024) | hens permitted: no · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: The keeping of livestock, (including poultry and bees), unless otherwise permitted or licensed under another bylaw is prohibited in residential districts. | 2026-09-27 |
| Kitscoty Village |
Village of Kitscoty Land Use Bylaw No. 2017-06 (consolidated, amended through Bylaw 2025-12) | — | 2026-09-27 |
| Kneehill County Municipal District |
Kneehill County Land Use Bylaw No. 1808 (Section 60, Hen Regulations) | hens permitted: yes · max hens: no more than four (4) mature hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Lac La Biche County Specialized Municipality |
Lac La Biche County Land Use Bylaw No. 25-010
adopted 2025-09-23 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: Within Hamlet of Lac La Biche: Four (4) Backyard Hens (maximum); within all other Hamlet Boundaries: Six (6) Backyard Hens (maximum); 0.1 ha–0.4 ha: Six (6); 0.5 ha–1.2 ha: Twelve (12); 1.3 ha–2.0 ha: Twenty (20); 2.0 ha+ Residential Districts shall adhere to Section 8.15. · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Lacombe County Municipal District |
Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No. 1237/17 (Parts 1-8)
adopted 2017-07-06 |
permit or licence: No development permit required for keeping of animals in any residential district | 2026-09-27 |
| Lakeview Summer Village |
Bylaw #4-2022 Urban Beekeeping | bees permitted: yes · permit or licence: Urban Beekeeping Licence required; fee $40.00; proof of registration with the Provincial Apiculturist every year by June 30. · setback: minimum of three (3) metres (10 feet) from all property lines; or within a rear yard enclosed by a solid fence or hedge a minimum of 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height. | 2026-09-27 |
| Lamont Town |
Bylaw 03/25 - Urban Hen Keeping Program Bylaw
adopted 2025-04-08 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Leduc County Municipal District |
Leduc County Land Use Bylaw No. 14-25 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| Legal Town |
Town of Legal Land Use Bylaw #05-2013 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| Lethbridge City |
Bylaw 6475 - Animal Care and Control Bylaw
adopted 2025-01-21 |
hens permitted: no · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: No keeping Livestock within City unless location is farm, legal non-conforming farm use, pet shop, exhibition grounds, vet clinic, sports centre, or Animal Services Centre. | 2026-09-27 |
| Linden Village |
Village of Linden Animal Control Bylaw 2024-01
adopted 2024-03-11 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: no more than six (6) Urban Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Lloydminster City |
City of Lloydminster Domestic Animal Bylaw No. 38-2020
adopted 2021-01-11 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock, except sanctioned rodeo; horses may be ridden/driven for business, rodeo, or authorized parades. | 2026-09-27 |
| Lomond Village |
Village of Lomond Animal Control Bylaw No. 675 | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: Prohibited to have Livestock on property districted Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Public, or Transitional Agriculture. | 2026-09-27 |
| Longview Village |
Village of Longview Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 486-26 (Revised)
adopted 2026-02-17 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Lougheed Village |
Village of Lougheed Animal Control Bylaw 810-22
adopted 2022-09-15 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Magrath Town |
Town of Magrath Bylaw No. 1239A - Livestock and Poultry Control Bylaw (Consolidated up to Bylaw 1325) | hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) within the "No Animal Zone" and a maximum of twenty (20) in the "Animal Allowed Zone" · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Manning Town |
Town of Manning Animal Control Bylaw 920-24
adopted 2024-08-28 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock within town limits except veterinary/event uses or CAO discretion in Urban Reserve District with lot size five acres or greater. · permit or licence: Dog or cat over six months must register for a license; one-time fee: $20.00 male/spayed female, $30.00 non-spayed female; replacement tag $10.00. | 2026-09-27 |
| Mannville Village |
Chicken Bylaw 2015-808
adopted 2015-07-21 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: five (5) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Marwayne Village |
Village of Marwayne Land Use Bylaw No. 572-19
adopted 2019-06-25 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No livestock other than small domestic pets such as cats and dogs may be allowed in any Residential District. | 2026-09-27 |
| McLennan Town |
Town of McLennan Animal Control Bylaw No. 2015-07
adopted 2015-10-13 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep or have any livestock within the Town. · permit or licence: Cat/dog licence required; fees: Permanent Dog Licence - Un-neutered $40.00; Permanent Dog Licence - Neutered $25.00; Permanent Cat License $20.00; Replacement of Lost Licence Tag $10.00. | 2026-09-27 |
| Medicine Hat City |
City of Medicine Hat Land Use Bylaw No. 4853
adopted 2026-06-01 |
livestock rule: Keeping of livestock is prohibited when associated with a residential district or use, unless otherwise allowed under the Land Use Bylaw, any other City bylaw, or any enactment. | 2026-09-27 |
| Mewatha Beach Summer Village |
Summer Village of Mewatha Beach Land Use Bylaw No. 03-23 | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No fur bearing animals, fowl or livestock other than domestic pets shall be permitted on parcels within the Summer Village of Mewatha Beach. | 2026-09-27 |
| Milk River Town |
Town of Milk River Animal Control Bylaw No. 1051
adopted 2024-01-08 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: no | 2026-09-27 |
| Millet Town |
Town of Millet Land Use Bylaw No. 2018/11 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| Mountain View County Municipal District |
Mountain View County Animal Control Bylaw No. 15/26
adopted 2026-06-24 |
hens permitted: yes · livestock rule: Residential District parcels: Low Density Livestock allowed; Concentrated Livestock may require permit depending on parcel size (Schedule B). · permit or licence: Permit required for keeping Livestock as specified in Schedule "B"; fee as indicated in current Fee Schedule Bylaw. | 2026-09-27 |
| Mundare Town |
Town of Mundare Urban Beekeeping Bylaw No. 939/22
adopted 2022-05-17 |
bees permitted: yes · permit or licence: Urban Beekeeping Licence required for each property with a Hive; fee $50. Proof of registration with Provincial Apiculturist and premises identification number within thirty days; proof of registration annually by June 30. · setback: a minimum of three (3) metres (10 feet) from all property lines; or within a rear yard enclosed by a solid fence or hedge a minimum of 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height. | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Land Use Bylaw No. 10-26 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: Maximum of ten (10) chickens (R-1 parcels in the Hamlet of Benchlands and CR parcels) · livestock rule: Livestock prohibited in Hamlet/Country Residential except per Table 36; Benchlands allows max 2 horses/llamas per parcel, total 10. | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 Land Use Bylaw No. 1915
adopted 2026-02-24 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 12 (parcels less than 0.6 ha); 25 (parcels more than 0.6 ha to 4.04 ha) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 Land Use Bylaw No. 876
adopted 2010-09-28 |
livestock rule: In Hamlet Residential District (H-R), animals, livestock or poultry are prohibited, except usual domestic pets. | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 Land Use Bylaw No. 25-1000
adopted 2025-07-08 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) hens per site · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 Land Use Bylaw No. 2013-14 (as amended)
adopted 2013-06-12 |
— | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Peace No. 135 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Peace No. 135 Land Use Bylaw No. 1/2012 (consolidated to Bylaw No. 15-2018)
adopted 2012-05-08 |
livestock rule: Country Residential: livestock only on parcels ≥0.4 ha, max 1 animal unit per 0.4 ha, 6 animal units per parcel; Hamlet General: usual domestic pets. | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Provost No. 52 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Provost No. 52 Land Use Bylaw No. 2323 | bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: One animal unit per acre permitted in Country Residential; one animal unit equals one mature cow or horse; other livestock species at Development Officer discretion. | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 Land Use Bylaw No. 11-2019 | bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: In CR1, keeping of livestock limited to no more than 1 animal unit per acre or part thereof. | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Municipal District |
Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Land Use Bylaw No. 1695
adopted 2023-06-20 |
livestock rule: No fowl or livestock other than domestic pets in Urban General, Country Residential, or Lakeside Residential unless parcel >1.2 ha. | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Specialized Municipality |
Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Animal Control Bylaw No. 991, 2017 (Consolidated to 1215, 2025)
adopted 2017-09-19 |
livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock except where allowed under the Land Use Bylaw. | 2026-09-27 |
| Municipality of Jasper Specialized Municipality |
Jasper Domestic Animal Bylaw #126 (2010)
adopted 2010-02-02 |
max hens: four (4) · livestock rule: No person shall Keep Livestock except for sanctioned rodeo; horses may be ridden/driven for business, rodeo, or parades. · permit or licence: Dog/Cat Licence required; fees in Schedule 'A' (intact dog $105.00, intact cat $100.00, neutered/spayed dog $30.00, neutered/spayed cat $15.00). | 2026-09-27 |
| Myrnam Village |
Urban Hen Bylaw 2024-06 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: five (5) Urban Hens on a single property of less than one (1) acre; ten (10) Urban Hens per acre on a single property · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Nakamun Park Summer Village |
Summer Village of Nakamun Park Land Use Bylaw No. 2025-5
adopted 2025-06-17 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No keeping of animals, livestock, or poultry in any Land Use District, except dogs, cats, and usual domestic pets kept indoors. | 2026-09-27 |
| Nanton Town |
Town of Nanton Urban Hens / Chickens Bylaw No. 1409/25
+2 more |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: no | 2026-09-27 |
| Nobleford Town |
Town of Nobleford Bylaw No. 682 (Keeping of Wild or Domestic Animals or Poultry)
+1 more adopted 2022-05-17 |
hens permitted: yes · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock within Town except temporarily in veterinary clinics, rodeo grounds, auction marts, sales yards, slaughter houses, or similar establishments. | 2026-09-27 |
| Norglenwold Summer Village |
Summer Village of Norglenwold Land Use Bylaw No. 267-22 | bees permitted: yes · permit or licence: No development permit required for apiaries up to 1,000 bees and no more than 1 queen; apiaries greater than 1,000 bees and/or more than 1 queen are discretionary uses. Development Permit application fees are established by the Fees Bylaw. | 2026-09-27 |
| Norris Beach Summer Village |
Summer Village of Norris Beach Land Use Bylaw No. 180
adopted 2023-11-03 |
livestock rule: The keeping of livestock shall not be allowed within the Summer Village. | 2026-09-27 |
| Okotoks Town |
Livestock Emotional Support Animal Bylaw 23-24
+1 more adopted 2024-06-24 |
permit or licence: LESA licence required; no fee stated · hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) urban hens | 2026-09-27 |
| Olds Town |
Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw 2025-14 | hens permitted: yes · permit or licence: valid license issued by the Town under the Community Standards Bylaw · setback: at least 1.0 m from the side and rear parcel boundaries | 2026-09-27 |
| Parkland County Municipal District |
Parkland County Land Use Bylaw 2025-12
adopted 2025-05-27 |
bees permitted: yes · setback: 150.0 m (492.1 ft) from a School or public meeting place; 30.0 m (98.4 ft.) from a Multi-Parcel Residential, commercial, or industrial Subdivision | 2026-09-27 |
| Pelican Narrows Summer Village |
Summer Village of Pelican Narrows Land Use Bylaw 93-2020 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) laying hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Picture Butte Town |
Town of Picture Butte Urban Hen Bylaw No. 926-22
adopted 2022-04-25 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to five (5) Hens; up to fifteen (15) Hens for properties zoned Public - P · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Point Alison Summer Village |
Summer Village of Point Alison Land Use Bylaw No. 10-157 | livestock rule: No person shall keep or permit to be kept in any part of any yard in any Land Use District any livestock. | 2026-09-27 |
| Ponoka County Municipal District |
Ponoka County Land Use By-law No. 7-08-LU | livestock rule: Urban Residential: no livestock except common domestic pets. Country Residential: no livestock on lots 1 hectare or less; on larger lots, one animal per hectare. | 2026-09-27 |
| Rainbow Lake Town |
[2021-04] Chicken Bylaw
adopted 2021-07-05 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 20 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Raymond Town |
Town of Raymond Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 1144-25
adopted 2025-03-04 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: up to 20 urban hens/0.40 hectare (1 acre) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Red Deer City |
Chicken Bylaw 3517/2014
adopted 2014-07-07 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 4 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Red Deer County Municipal District |
Red Deer County Animal Control Bylaw No. 2024/01
adopted 2024-10-08 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 6 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Redcliff Town |
Town of Redcliff Restricted Animal Bylaw No. 1452/2005
adopted 2005-12-12 |
livestock rule: No person shall keep, maintain, confine or harbour a restricted animal within the Town, except as otherwise permitted. · permit or licence: Special permit may be issued by Manager upon written application. | 2026-09-27 |
| Redwater Town |
Town of Redwater Land Use Bylaw PD-01-2023 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Specialized Municipality |
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Backyard Hen Bylaw No. 23/004
adopted 2023-03-28 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 6 Hens; in Hamlet Area, 1 Hen per 100 square metres up to a maximum of 10 Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Rimbey Town |
Town of Rimbey Urban Hen Bylaw 973/21
adopted 2022-10-12 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: no more than five (5) Urban Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Rochon Sands Summer Village |
Summer Village of Rochon Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 244-19 | livestock rule: The keeping of livestock, as defined by the Livestock and Livestock Products Act, as amended, is not permitted in this district. | 2026-09-27 |
| Rocky Mountain House Town |
Livestock Bylaw 2019/19V
+1 more |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) Hens per Detached Dwelling, or a side by side Duplex unit on a parcel · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Rocky View County Municipal District |
Rocky View County Land Use Bylaw C-8000-2020
adopted 2020-09-08 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 10 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Rosalind Village |
Bylaw 98 Livestock Poultry
adopted 1978-08-08 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep any shetland pony, mule, ass, horse, cow, swine, hogs, pigs, goats or sheep within the limits of the Village. | 2026-09-27 |
| Rosemary Village |
Bylaw 485-20 Urban Chickens
adopted 2020-07-21 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 4 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Ross Haven Summer Village |
Summer Village of Ross Haven Bylaw 44 (Bee Keeping)
adopted 1973-09-20 |
bees permitted: no | 2026-09-27 |
| Ryley Village |
Village of Ryley Urban Hen Bylaw 2025-986
adopted 2026-06-16 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 4 (four) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Saddle Hills County Municipal District |
Saddle Hills County Land Use Bylaw No. 430-2024 | bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: CR2 minor agricultural pursuits: max 1 animal unit per acre, max 3 animal units per lot. · permit or licence: Development permit required; fee established by resolution of Council. | 2026-09-27 |
| Silver Beach Summer Village |
Summer Village of Silver Beach Animal Control Bylaw No. 2025-03
adopted 2025-05-20 |
hens permitted: no · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep or have on any property within the corporate limits any Livestock. | 2026-09-27 |
| Silver Sands Summer Village |
Summer Village of Silver Sands Animal Control Bylaw No. 343-2024
adopted 2024-09-19 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock except in accordance with Land Use Bylaw and on Class 3 - Farmland. | 2026-09-27 |
| Slave Lake Town |
Town of Slave Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 15-2025 | livestock rule: Livestock operations are prohibited in all Land Use districts and all areas of the Town of Slave Lake. | 2026-09-27 |
| Smoky Lake Town |
Bylaw No. 010-2023 Urban Hens Bylaw
adopted 2023-08-28 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) urban hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| South Baptiste Summer Village |
Summer Village of South Baptiste Land Use Bylaw No. 01-2024 | livestock rule: No fur bearing animals, fowl or livestock other than domestic pets shall be permitted on parcels smaller than 0.4 ha (1.0 acres) within the municipality. | 2026-09-27 |
| South View Summer Village |
Summer Village of South View Land Use Bylaw No. 179
adopted 2015-10-28 |
livestock rule: No person shall keep any livestock except as described in Part 5. | 2026-09-27 |
| Spirit River Town |
Town of Spirit River Animal Control Bylaw No. 992 | hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock within the Town boundaries without the approval of Town Council. · permit or licence: Animal license required for dogs/cats over 6 months; yearly dog/cat license $30.00; dangerous dog license $500.00. Livestock requires Town Council approval (no fee stated). | 2026-09-27 |
| Spring Lake Village |
Village of Spring Lake Urban Beekeeping Bylaw No. 393
+1 more adopted 2022-03-08 |
bees permitted: yes · permit or licence: Urban Beekeeping Licence required; proof of registration with Provincial Apiculturist every year by June 30; licence fee $40.00 · setback: minimum 3 metres (10 feet) from all property lines; or within a rear yard enclosed by a solid fence or hedge a minimum of 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height | 2026-09-27 |
| Spruce Grove City |
City of Spruce Grove Bylaw C-1313-24 Hens Bylaw | hens permitted: yes · max hens: no more than six (6) Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| St. Albert City |
City of St. Albert Hen Bylaw 32/2018 (consolidated)
adopted 2019-01-07 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: not more than 6 Hens · permit or licence: Hen Licence required; fee $53.00 | 2026-09-27 |
| St. Paul Town |
Town of St. Paul Land Use Bylaw 2021-04 (Unofficial Office Consolidation, July 2026)
adopted 2021-04-06 |
bees permitted: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Standard Village |
Village of Standard Animal Control Bylaw 2024-06
adopted 2024-09-11 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: Livestock of any kind are not permitted within Residential Districts, Public Service Districts, and Central Business Districts. | 2026-09-27 |
| Starland County Municipal District |
Bylaw 2000 Hamlet Chicken Bylaw
adopted 2024-05-08 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: 6 · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Stavely Town |
Town of Stavely Urban Chickens Regulation Bylaw No. 850 | hens permitted: yes · max hens: three (3) Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Stettler Town |
Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw 2190-25
adopted 2025-07-22 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep any farm animals except in the DC4: Direct Control Urban Reserve District and UR: Urban Reserve District. | 2026-09-27 |
| Stirling Village |
Village of Stirling Animal Control Bylaw No. 471-17
adopted 2017-07-05 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: A maximum of 25 poultry per one (1) acre parcel or greater is allowed. Properties with less than one (1) acre may have up to a maximum of 8 poultry. · livestock rule: A maximum of two (2) livestock per acre is allowed. Livestock are prohibited on properties with less than one (1) acre. | 2026-09-27 |
| Stony Plain Town |
Town of Stony Plain Non-Domestic Animal Bylaw 2723/AC/25
adopted 2025-06-23 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Strathcona County Specialized Municipality |
Bylaw 53-2022 Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw
adopted 2022-10-04 |
hens permitted: yes · bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: Up to 10 LUs per each full increment of 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) on RCL, RCM, RS, or RA. | 2026-09-27 |
| Sturgeon County Municipal District |
Sturgeon County Animal Control Bylaw 1508-20
adopted 2020-10-27 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: six (6) hens per site · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Sundre Town |
Town of Sundre Land Use Bylaw 2018-10 (Consolidated to Feb 2025)
adopted 2018-09-10 |
livestock rule: No accessory building may be used for sheltering livestock or poultry. | 2026-09-27 |
| Sunrise Beach Summer Village |
Summer Village of Sunrise Beach Land Use Bylaw No. 71-1999 | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep animals, livestock, or poultry in any Summer Village Residential District, except dogs, cats, and usual domestic pets kept indoors. | 2026-09-27 |
| Swan Hills Town |
Town of Swan Hills Land Use Bylaw 2012 (Bylaw No. 2012-14)
adopted 2012-07-11 |
hens permitted: yes · livestock rule: no more than four larger animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, etc.) at any one time. All animals must be confined to the owners lot. | 2026-09-27 |
| Sylvan Lake Town |
Town of Sylvan Lake Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 1826/2021 (consolidated with Bylaw 1841/2021)
adopted 2021-08-23 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Taber Town |
Town of Taber Exotic and Wild Animals Bylaw No. 23-2021
adopted 2022-01-10 |
bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: Livestock prohibited in Town except where permitted in Land Use Bylaw RA/RUF, annexation order, or authorized by agreement. · permit or licence: Licence under statute required for Schedule 5 animals; annual hive registration required for educational institutions; no fee stated. | 2026-09-27 |
| Thorhild County Municipal District |
Thorhild County Land Use Bylaw 1194-2015 (Consolidated February 2026) | — | 2026-09-27 |
| Thorsby Town |
Village of Thorsby Livestock Bylaw 2016-08 | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: Livestock shall not be permitted within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Thorsby | 2026-09-27 |
| Tofield Town |
Bylaw 1338-Regulating Livestock and other animals in Town
adopted 2022-06-27 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: no | 2026-09-27 |
| Trochu Town |
2024-05 Urban Hen Bylaw | hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Two Hills Town |
Town of Two Hills Land Use Bylaw No. 2018-980
adopted 2018-08-14 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: maximum of three (3) urban hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Val Quentin Summer Village |
Summer Village of Val Quentin Animal Control Bylaw No. 300-30
adopted 2025-09-17 |
livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock of any kind on any residentially zoned Property. | 2026-09-27 |
| Vegreville Town |
Town of Vegreville Land Use Bylaw 11-2019 (updated to March 2026) | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No animals other than domestic pets in any yard in a Residential District. | 2026-09-27 |
| Vermilion Town |
Town of Vermilion Urban Laying Hen Bylaw No. 7-2024 | hens permitted: yes · permit or licence: Urban Laying Hen License required; Premises Identification (PID) required | 2026-09-27 |
| Viking Town |
Town of Viking Land Use Bylaw No. 2012-640 | hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No fur-bearing animals, fowl or livestock (other than domestic animals) shall be kept in any Residential District unless the lot exceeds 2.0 ha. · permit or licence: Development Permit required for keeping fowl/livestock on lots >2.0 ha. | 2026-09-27 |
| Vulcan Town |
Town of Vulcan Animal Bylaw No. 1368-08
adopted 2008-12-22 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep animals in the Municipality other than dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents. | 2026-09-27 |
| Wainwright Town |
Town of Wainwright Land Use Bylaw No. 2022-04 | livestock rule: No person shall keep any Livestock in any part of the yard. | 2026-09-27 |
| Waiparous Summer Village |
Summer Village of Waiparous Land Use Bylaw No. 157-23 | hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: Animals, livestock and poultry are prohibited on any Parcel, except dogs, cats and usual indoor domestic pets. | 2026-09-27 |
| Warburg Village |
Village of Warburg Livestock Bylaw 41/00
adopted 2000-04-10 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock and/or poultry on any property within corporate boundaries. | 2026-09-27 |
| Warner Village |
Village of Warner Urban Beekeeping Bylaw 660-26
adopted 2026-06-17 |
bees permitted: yes · permit or licence: Urban Beekeeping Licence required; fee prescribed in Rates Bylaw; Schedule A states $XXXXX; registration with Provincial Apiculturist required by June 30. · setback: Beehive must be placed at least three (3) metres away from all adjoining property lines unless neighbouring properties are separated by a solid fence or hedge at least two (2) metres high. | 2026-09-27 |
| Wembley Town |
Town of Wembley Animal Control Bylaw 768 (Urban Hen Program)
adopted 2024-08-12 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: four (4) Hens · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| West Baptiste Summer Village |
Summer Village of West Baptiste Land Use Bylaw No. 106-2016 | livestock rule: No animals other than domestic pets shall be allowed in the Residential District. | 2026-09-27 |
| West Cove Summer Village |
Summer Village of West Cove Land Use Bylaw 417-16
adopted 2016-08-25 |
livestock rule: No person shall keep or permit to be kept in any part of any yard in any Land Use District any livestock. | 2026-09-27 |
| Westlock Town |
Town of Westlock Urban Chicken Bylaw 2023-07
adopted 2023-07-10 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: no more than four (4) Chickens at any one time · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Westlock County Municipal District |
Westlock County Land Use Bylaw 04-2016 (Consolidated as of January 2023)
adopted 2017-01-24 |
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| Wetaskiwin City |
City of Wetaskiwin Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2000-21
adopted 2021-09-27 |
hens permitted: no · bees permitted: no · livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area except where allowed under the Land Use Bylaw. | 2026-09-27 |
| Wheatland County Municipal District |
Wheatland County Land Use Bylaw No. 2016-01
adopted 2017-05-02 |
livestock rule: No farm animals or livestock are allowed on parcels with a Hamlet designation or in S-LDR, S-MDR, and DC-7 (Lakes of Muirfield). | 2026-09-27 |
| White Sands Summer Village |
Summer Village of White Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 186-22
adopted 2022-06-08 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No persons shall keep in their yards any livestock other than domestic pets. | 2026-09-27 |
| Woodlands County Municipal District |
Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw 630/25
adopted 2025-09-10 |
hens permitted: yes · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: yes | 2026-09-27 |
Nothing on file for backyard hens & livestock
Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (101) — Amisk, Argentia Beach, Athabasca County, Banff, Bashaw, Beaumont, Beaver County, Bentley, Berwyn, Big Valley, Birch Cove, Birch Hills County, Bittern Lake, Bowden, Brazeau County, Cardston County, Castle Island, Champion, Chipman, Coronation, County of Newell, County of Wetaskiwin No. 10, Crystal Springs, Czar, Delburne, Devon, Elk Point, Empress, Fairview, Foremost, Fort Macleod, Girouxville, Golden Days, Grandview, Grimshaw, Gull Lake, Half Moon Bay, Hardisty, Hill Spring, Hines Creek, Innisfree, Irma, Irricana, Island Lake South, Itaska Beach, Jarvis Bay, Lac Ste. Anne County, Lacombe, Lamont County, Larkspur, Leduc, Lethbridge County, Ma-Me-O Beach, Mackenzie County, Mayerthorpe, Milo, Morinville, Morrin, Municipal District of Acadia No. 34, Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124, Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66, Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130, Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26, Munson, Nampa, Northern Sunrise County, Onoway, Oyen, Paradise Valley, Parkland Beach, Peace River, Penhold, Pincher Creek, Ponoka, Poplar Bay, Provost, Rockyford, Rycroft, Sandy Beach, Seba Beach, Sedgewick, Sexsmith, Smoky Lake County, Strathmore, Sunbreaker Cove, Sundance Beach, Sunset Beach, Sunset Point, Three Hills, Valleyview, Vauxhall, Veteran, Vilna, Vulcan County, Waskatenau, Whispering Hills, Whitecourt, Yellowhead County, Yellowstone, Youngstown.
No bylaws published online (2, verified negatives) — Bawlf, Municipal District of Taber.