Backyard hens & livestock — Kamloops, British Columbia

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

In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: Minimum two (2) hens to a maximum of five (5) hens; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Table 9.1.1
max hens Minimum two (2) hens to a maximum of five (5) hens Table 9.1.1
roosters prohibited True s. 9.1.2
bees permitted True s. 12.1
livestock rule No person shall keep or harbour any farm animal unless parcel has an area of not less than 0.4047 ha (one acre). s. 3.1
permit or licence Hen registration required; No fee shall be payable to register hens s. 9.4.1, s. 9.4.6
setback at least 1 m from any side yard line; at least 1 m from any rear yard line; and at least 3 m from any door or window of any dwelling containing human habitation s. 9.2.1
scout note

Permits registered beekeeping in urban areas (2014 amendment) and urban hens (2016 amendment): 2-5 hens (no roosters/chicks) on residential lots 370m2-4,000m2, subject to siting and registration; unlimited poultry only in A-1 Agricultural zones.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: https://kamloops.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities