Backyard hens & livestock — Elnora, Alberta

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

In the Village of Elnora, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Elnora Bylaw No. 2025-03 (Urban Hen Bylaw), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4). Permit or licence: Hen License required; fee prescribed in the Village Rates Bylaw, due at application and annually thereafter. Setback: same setback regulations as an accessory building in the Village's Land Use Bylaw.

Village of Elnora Bylaw No. 2025-03 (Urban Hen Bylaw) adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 5.2
max hens four (4) s. 5.1
roosters prohibited yes s. 4.1
permit or licence Hen License required; fee prescribed in the Village Rates Bylaw, due at application and annually thereafter. s. 5.1(a)
setback same setback regulations as an accessory building in the Village's Land Use Bylaw s. 5.2
scout note

Regulates the keeping of urban hens within the Village of Elnora, including permitted numbers and conditions.

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