Permit Fees (paid to Town)

• New application and subsequent annual renewal $35

 

Neighbour Notification

• Applicants must notify their neighbours with adjacent backyards of their intent to participate in urban hen keeping. Confirmation of neighbor notification must be submitted at the time of application, and must include the contact information and addresses of notified neighbors.

 

Training 

• Completion of an accredited urban hen keeping course is required for all hen keeping licenses.
• Licensees must identify a local veterinarian familiar with treating hens.
• Licensees must also have the support of a recognized mentor. Applicants can find a mentor by contacting any community listed under Resources.

 

PID #

• The Alberta Animal Health Act requires that any premises where livestock animals are kept obtain a  Premises Identification Number (PID number). This is a free registration through the Government of Alberta. Keep this PID account number handy, as you will need to submit it when you apply.

 

Site Sketch

• Determine your proposed coop location, which you must show in a site sketch when you apply for your permit. A sample site sketch is included with the Laying Hens permit package. Note that the site sketch must demonstrate compliance with setback requirements and other guideline criteria.

 

Laying Hens Permit Application Package

 

Permit Fees (paid to Town)

• New application and subsequent annual renewal $35

 

Neighbour Notification

• Applicants must notify their neighbours with adjacent backyards of their intent to participate in backyard beekeeping. Confirmation of neighbour notification must be submitted at the time of application, and must include the contact information and addresses of notified neighbors.

 

Training

• Completion of an accredited beekeeping course is required for all beekeeping licenses.
• Applicants must register with the provincial apiculturist as required by the Alberta Bee Act. This must be renewed every year by June 30.

• Licensees must also have the support of a recognized mentor. Applicants can find a mentor by contacting any community listed below:

  • Egg Farmers of Alberta
  • Permaculture Edmonton Guild
  • Sustainable Food Edmonton
  • Consumer Supported Agriculture Alberta (CSAA) Directory of Community Supported Agriculture
  • The Local Good
  • Alberta Farm Animal Care ALERT Line (anonymous help line): 1-800-506-2273

 

PID #

• The Alberta Animal Health Act requires that any premises where livestock animals are kept obtain a  Premises Identification Number (PID number). This is a free registration through the Government of Alberta. Keep this PID account number handy, as you will need to submit it when you apply.

 

Site Sketch

• Determine your proposed beehive location, which you must show in a site sketch when you apply for your permit. A sample site sketch is included with the Beekeeping permit package. Note that the site sketch must demonstrate compliance with setback requirements and other guideline criteria.

 

Beekeeping Permit Application Package