Backyard hens & livestock — Olds, Alberta

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

In the Town of Olds, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw 2025-14, verified 2026-09-27. Permit or licence: valid license issued by the Town under the Community Standards Bylaw. Setback: at least 1.0 m from the side and rear parcel boundaries.

Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw 2025-14 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 4.7
permit or licence valid license issued by the Town under the Community Standards Bylaw s. 4.7(5)
setback at least 1.0 m from the side and rear parcel boundaries s. 4.7(4)
scout note

One chicken coop allowed per single/semi-detached dwelling in a Residential District, back yard only, at least 1.0m from side/rear lot lines, and only with a Town licence issued under the Community Standards Bylaw.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.olds.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Backyard hens & livestock across Alberta · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities