Backyard hens & livestock — Clear Hills County, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Clear Hills County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Clear Hills County Poultry Bylaw No. 283-24, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: no more than six (6) hens. Permit or licence: Development permit required prior to erection; provincial Premises Identification (PIO) number within 30 days.
Clear Hills County Poultry Bylaw No. 283-24
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 3(a)
max hens
no more than six (6) hens
s. 3(a)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 3(b)
permit or licence
Development permit required prior to erection; provincial Premises Identification (PIO) number within 30 days
s. 8(a); s. 11
scout note
Allows up to 6 hens per property (no roosters) with a development permit where poultry is a discretionary use; coop must be in the rear yard, 0.37m2 floor area and 0.92m2 outdoor run per hen; personal use only, sale of eggs/meat prohibited.