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Backyard HensProgram Application
Residents of Diamond Valley who wish to participate in the Backyard Hens Program are required to obtain a Hen Licence in accordance with the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. A hen is defined as a female chicken, and residents may keep a maximum of six (6) hens per household. Roosters are not permitted.
The annual Hen Licence fee is $30. All licences must be renewed in January each year, regardless of the date of initial registration.
Before completing the form, applicants must review the Backyard Hens Program – Requirements and Best Practices in full to ensure they understand the rules, housing standards, and care expectations.
To apply, please complete the Backyard Hens Licence Application Form below and submit it with the following:
A copy of your Premises Identification Form (PID) submitted to the Province of Alberta.
A drawing, description, or photo of your planned coop and its location on your property.
If applicable, a signed permission letter from your landlord.
Payment of the annual $30 Backyard Hens Licence fee.
Payment options:
Credit card via OptionPay: www.diamondvalley.town/creditcard (a small service fee applies)
E-transfer to info@diamondvalley.town
In person at the Municipal Office (Monday–Thursday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm) by cash, cheque, or debit
Once your application and payment have been received, Town staff will review your submission. You will be contacted within one week, and after your coop is constructed, an inspection by Town staff or Animal Control will be required. Following approval, you may obtain your hens.
Thank you for being a responsible hen keeper and supporting both animal welfare and community harmony.
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Residents can send payment via e-transfer to info@diamondvalley.town.
For added convenience, credit card payments can be made through our online Option Pay system, a small fee applicable to credit card transactions.
Please be sure to provide your name and "Hen Licence Application and your address" in the Comments section of the e-transfer or Option Pay transaction.
Payments may also be made in cash, by cheque, or by debit at the Municipal Office during regular business hours. Cheques may be made payable to the Town of Diamond Valley and mailed to Box 10, Black Diamond, AB T0L 0H0 or dropped in the after-hours deposit box. Please do not deposit cash in the after-hours deposit box.
Animal licences are valid until December 31 of the current year.It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit the $30 renewal fee in January through one of the above methods of payment to maintain a valid licence.
Annual renewal notices are only sent electronically to those enrolled at www.diamondvalley.town/eServices.
⚠️ Important: If the eServices form has not been submitted, you will not receive electronic communications or renewal reminders.
I hereby make application for a Backyard Hen Licence under the provision of the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw in accordance with the information submitted herewith under the provisions of the Animal Control Bylaw.
I confirm that the information contained in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that:
1) Your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document,
2) By signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
The personal information collected through the Backyard Hens Application Program is for the purpose of licensing to own and raise hens on the applicant’s property in Diamond Valley. This collection is authorized by Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act. For question about the collection of personal information, contact legislativeservices@diamondvalley.town or call 403-933-4348
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