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