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Verified Alberta fence guidelines

Fence Rules & Bylaws — Alberta

Before you build, know the rules. Official height limits, setbacks, permits and corner-lot restrictions for 8 Alberta cities and subdivisions — sourced directly from each municipality’s bylaws.

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Calgary

  • Rear yard: 2 m (6.56 ft)
  • Front yard: 1.2 m (3.94 ft)
  • Permit: May be required

Red Deer

  • Rear yard: 2 m (6.56 ft)
  • Front yard: 0.9 m (2.95 ft)
  • Permit: Not required

Penhold

  • Rear yard: 1.8 m (5.91 ft)
  • Front yard: 1.2 m (3.94 ft)
  • Permit: Required

Blackfalds

  • Rear yard: 1.83 m (6 ft)
  • Front yard: 0.9 m (2.95 ft)
  • Permit: May be required

Innisfail

  • Rear yard: 2 m (6.56 ft)
  • Front yard: 1 m (3.28 ft)
  • Permit: Required

Ponoka

  • Rear yard: 1.75 m (5.74 ft)
  • Front yard: 1 m (3.28 ft)
  • Permit: Not required

Rocky Mountain House

  • Rear yard: 2 m (6.56 ft)
  • Front yard: 1 m (3.28 ft)
  • Permit: Not required

Timberlands North

Subdivision of Red Deer

  • Rear yard: 1.83 m (6 ft)
  • Front yard: —
  • Permit: Required

Why this matters

Build the wrong fence in the wrong place and you might be ordered to tear it down at your own cost. Most homeowners don’t know their city has different rules than the next town over. Every fence we install at CAF is verified against the local bylaw — saving you headaches, fines, and re-builds.

Always verify the current bylaw with your municipality before installation. Rules change.