Backyard hens & livestock — Penticton, British Columbia

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

In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 27.1
max hens six (6) s. 27.1(a)
roosters prohibited True s. 3; s. 6.1
bees permitted True s. 29.1
permit or licence Hen permit and Bee permit required; fees per Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 26.1; s. 29.1; s. 26.2(c)
setback Hens: 1.5 metres from property line; Bees: 7.5 metres flight path to property line s. 27.1(c); s. 29.8(c)
scout note

Hen permit required: 2-6 hens per single-detached-dwelling property, predator-proof enclosure. Bee permit required: 2-6 beehives depending on lot size (0.25/0.5 acre thresholds), rear yard only, 7.5 m clear flight path, oriented away from neighbours.

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