Backyard hens & livestock — Hay River, Northwest Territories

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

In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Hay River Zoning and Building Bylaw No. 2481/IPS/26, verified 2026-09-29. Livestock rule: On lots <0.8 ha, no animals except pets; on lots ≥0.8 ha, animal units allowed per table (1 horse = 1 unit). Permit or licence: No development permit required for keeping animals in accordance with s. 6.13(1); otherwise development permit required; no fee stated.

Town of Hay River Zoning and Building Bylaw No. 2481/IPS/26 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 6.13(1)(c), s. 6.13(2)(e)
livestock rule On lots <0.8 ha, no animals except pets; on lots ≥0.8 ha, animal units allowed per table (1 horse = 1 unit). s. 6.13(1)(b)-(c), s. 6.13(2)(a)
permit or licence No development permit required for keeping animals in accordance with s. 6.13(1); otherwise development permit required; no fee stated. s. 6.13(1), s. 6.13(4)
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On any residential lot: max 4 household pets (no more than 2 dogs). On lots under 0.8 ha (2 acres) no other animals are allowed as of right. Lots of 0.8 ha or more may keep animal units by lot size (1 unit at 0.8-1.2 ha, rising with acreage; 1 unit = 30 chickens, 10 ducks/turkeys/geese, 5 sheep or goats,

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