Hen Licence Application - RMWB Online Payment

Backyard Hen Licence Application

A Hen Licence is required for keeping Backyard Hens in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) and is valid from May 1 to April 30 of the following year. Please complete the following form, and provide supporting documents. Payment must be made before the application will be approved. The maximum file upload size for all files combined is 40 MB.

All mandatory fields denoted by an * must be filled in.

1. Application Contact Information

*First Name

*Last Name

*Mailing Address

*Telephone Number

*Email

This is a new application - $150

This is an application to renew my Hen Licence - $15 per hen

2. Certificate of Title

Attached is a copy of the Certificate of Title for the subject property and is not more than two (2) weeks prior to the date of this application.

3. Owner Authorization

I am the registered owner of the subject property.

I am not the registered owner of the subject property and attached is a copy of the authorization from the registered owner of the subject property.

4. Site Information

*Address of Hen Coop

*Number of Hens (minimum 3, maximum 6)

Attached is a site plan/drawing that outlines the coop location on the subject property, floor area, and height.

Do you have a solid fence surrounding the rear of the property?

Yes No

Is the coop located a minimum 1 meter away from all property lines?

Yes No

Is the coop located 3 meters from a dwelling?

Yes No

Does your parcel of land occupy at least 400 square metres?

Yes No

Is your Principal building a Single detached dwelling or a Semi-detached dwelling?

Yes No

5. Premises Identification Program (PID)

Once the applicant has met all the requirements pertaining to the lots size, coop setbacks, they may apply for a Premises Identification Program from Alberta Agricultural & Forestry (PID) application. Failure to provide the PID number to Bylaw Services could result in revocation of the license.

6. Hen Keeping Training

It is required that the applicate successfully complete hen keeping training and provide supporting documents.

I, the applicate have successfully completed hen keeping training and attached confirmation of my training.

7. Terms and Conditions

I have read and agree to comply with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Backyard Hen Bylaw 21/006

I understand that the RMWB may refuse to issue or renew a Backyard Hen Licence due to the submission of false information, incomplete Backyard Hen Licence application, known offense involving abuse, mistreatment, or negligent treatment of keeping of animals, or non-compliance with municipal and provincial legislation.

I understand that failure to abide by all requirements of the Backyard Hen Bylaw 21/006 and the Animal Health Act may result in the Backyard Hen Licence being revoked.

I understand that a Licence must be renewed annually.

Billing Address (As it appears on your credit card)

*House Number

*Street Name

*Postal Code

It is an offence to provide false information under Section 10 of the RMWB Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 19/025. This personal information is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta). It will be used in the RMWB for bylaw enforcement purposes and shared with outside organizations for the purpose of reuniting lost pets with owners. For feedback on pet licensing, questions or comments regarding this application please contact Pulse at (780)743-7000 or by email at https://pulse.rmwb.ca/Submit

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: your personal information is being collected under the authority of section 33(c) of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It will be used to contact you to obtain clarity about your request or provide you updates or answers. If you have questions about the collection and use of your personal information you may contact the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada T9H 2K4 Toll Free: 1-800-973-9663.