Backyard hens & livestock — Brampton, Ontario

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

In the City of Brampton, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: ten (10); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Prohibited generally; allowed on lands zoned and used for agricultural purposes.. Source: Animal Services By-law 201-2023, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Services By-law 201-2023 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 92; s. 99
max hens ten (10) s. 99(2)
roosters prohibited True Schedule "A" item 2; s. 14
livestock rule Prohibited generally; allowed on lands zoned and used for agricultural purposes. s. 14; Schedule "A"; s. 15
permit or licence Licence required for more than two (2) Hens; fee per User Fee By-law s. 66; s. 72
setback at least 8 metres (25 feet) from any Dwelling and at least 2 metres (6 feet) from each boundary s. 94(5)
scout note

Allows keeping up to 2 pigeons/hens without a licence; with a licence, up to 10 hens or 10 rabbits (or a combination totalling 10) on a lot of at least 1 acre; pigeon coops/racing separately regulated (max 60 during racing season).

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