Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of St. Albert, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of St. Albert Hen Bylaw 32/2018 (consolidated), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: not more than 6 Hens. Permit or licence: Hen Licence required; fee $53.00.
City of St. Albert Hen Bylaw 32/2018 (consolidated)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 25
max hens
not more than 6 Hens
s. 5
permit or licence
Hen Licence required; fee $53.00
s. 3; s. 6(b); Schedule "A"
scout note
Requires a Hen Licence to keep hens (no roosters); sets Coop/Run setback and construction standards, minimum 1 nest box per 3 hens; keeping of other livestock is otherwise prohibited under the Animal Control Bylaw.