Backyard hens & livestock — Greenwood, British Columbia

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

The City of Greenwood, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Bylaw No. 1034, 2025 Bees and Hens Bylaw, verified 2026-09-24.

Bylaw No. 1034, 2025 Bees and Hens Bylaw adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 5.1
max hens On lots with a minimum area of at least 465 square meters (5,000 square feet), the maximum number of hens is five (5); On lots with a minimum area of at least 929 square meters (10,000 square feet), the maximum number of hens is ten (10). s. 5.2
roosters prohibited yes s. 5.14
bees permitted yes s. 6.1
permit or licence subject to the owner licensing the backyard hen flock with the City annually and paying the applicable licensing fee prescribed in the City of Greenwood Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 5.13
scout note

Hens: 5 max on lots ≥465 m2, 10 max on lots ≥929 m2; roosters banned; coop specs (0.5 m2/hen indoor, 1 m2/hen enclosure). Bees: 2-3 hives per lot by lot size. Annual licensing required for both.

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