Backyard hens & livestock across Prince Edward Island
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
12 of 59 municipalities in Prince Edward Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberton Town |
Livestock Regulation Bylaw (Bylaw #1-2026)
adopted 2026-03-09 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: No Person shall keep Livestock within the boundaries of the Town. | 2026-09-27 |
| Borden-Carleton Town |
Town of Borden-Carleton Zoning and Development Bylaw (Bylaw 04-15) | livestock rule: Keeping of livestock not permitted within any residential zone. | 2026-09-27 |
| Charlottetown City |
City of Charlottetown Nuisance Bylaw
adopted 2017-09-11 |
hens permitted: no · roosters prohibited: yes · livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock in any area of the City. | 2026-09-27 |
| Eastern Kings Rural municipality |
Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw (Zoning & Subdivision Control Bylaw) | bees permitted: yes · livestock rule: Household livestock operations are not listed as permitted in the Residential Zone; uses not listed are not permitted. · setback: 1.8 metres (6 feet) from any property lines | 2026-09-27 |
| Miltonvale Park Rural municipality |
Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw, Bylaw #2021-14
adopted 2021-10-20 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: Maximum 3 per 0.1 ha (0.25 acre) · roosters prohibited: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| Morell Rural municipality |
Rural Municipality of Morell Animal Control Bylaw (2020-15)
adopted 2020-09-21 |
hens permitted: no · livestock rule: Horse, donkey, cow, bull, ox, sheep, goat, pig and other listed animals are not permitted within the Municipality, except farm animals on bona fide farms. | 2026-09-27 |
| Souris Town |
Town of Souris Companion Animal Control By-law (Bylaw 2004-05)
adopted 2004-06-29 |
livestock rule: Horse within Town requires proper permits from Town. · permit or licence: Dog license required; fee as established by resolution of Council. Kennel license required; fee as established by resolution of Council. Horse permit required; no fee stated. | 2026-09-27 |
| Stratford Town |
Town of Stratford Animal Control Bylaw (Bylaw 26)
adopted 2004-10-13 |
— | 2026-09-27 |
| Summerside City |
City of Summerside Animal Control Bylaw (CS-15)
adopted 2018-09-17 |
hens permitted: yes · livestock rule: Horses and listed livestock require an animal permit to keep or harbour within the City; bona fide farm animals exempt. · permit or licence: Animal permit required for chickens/livestock; fee set by Council resolution (amount not stated). | 2026-09-27 |
| Three Rivers Town |
Town of Three Rivers Development Bylaw #2023-02 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| Victoria Rural municipality |
Victoria Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw (2024) | hens permitted: yes · roosters prohibited: yes · bees permitted: yes | 2026-09-27 |
| West River Rural municipality |
Rural Municipality of West River Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw #2022-04)
adopted 2022-10-13 |
hens permitted: yes · max hens: Maximum 3 per 0.1 ha (0.25 acre) · 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 (24) — Abram-Village, Alexandra, Belfast, Brackley, Cornwall, Crapaud, Hazelbrook, Kensington, Kingston, Kinkora, Linkletter, Malpeque Bay, Miscouche, Murray Harbour, Murray River, North Rustico, North Shore, O'Leary, Sherbrooke, Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico, Union Road, Warren Grove, Wellington, York.
No bylaws published online (21, verified negatives) — Annandale-Little Pond-Howe Bay, Bedeque and Area, Breadalbane, Central Kings, Central Prince, Darlington, Greenmount-Montrose, Hampshire, Hunter River, Lot 11 and Area, Miminegash, Mount Stewart, North Wiltshire, Northport, Souris West, St. Felix, St. Louis, St. Nicholas, St. Peters Bay, Tignish, Tignish Shore.
Unconfirmed (2, leads but nothing verified) — Clyde River, Tyne Valley.