Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of Edmonton, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244, Section 39 Urban Livestock, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6) hens. Livestock rule: No person shall keep a Large Animal on premises within the City unless licensed; exception for Agricultural, Rural Residential or Future Urban Development zones. Permit or licence: Urban Livestock Licence required; Hen Licence $50; Bee Licence $50; annual registration under Alberta Bee Act required.
City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244, Section 39 Urban Livestock
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 39(1)(b), (2), (10)
max hens
six (6) hens
s. 39(10)
bees permitted
yes
s. 39(1)(b), (2), (10)
livestock rule
No person shall keep a Large Animal on premises within the City unless licensed; exception for Agricultural, Rural Residential or Future Urban Development zones.
s. 33(1)(a), (7)
permit or licence
Urban Livestock Licence required; Hen Licence $50; Bee Licence $50; annual registration under Alberta Bee Act required.
s. 39(2), (3)(d), (11); Schedule A
scout note
An Urban Livestock Licence is required to keep bee colonies or hens; max 3 bee colonies or 6 hens per property; $50 licence fee each; conditions may govern location, numbers, and duration of keeping.