The Hay and Pasture Licensing Program (formerly known as the Municipal Land Licensing Program), was established to support agriculture by offering residents an opportunity to lease parcels for hay or pasture production.
Every fall, Strathcona County through its Hay and Pasture Licensing program, provides the opportunity for individuals to rent certain municipal lands for use as pasture or hay land. Available properties and tender information are advertised and posted on this page.
Strathcona County may consider the conversion of hay land into pastureland; however, this is evaluated on an individual basis only. Not all municipal lands are available for license.
Licenses are for one-year, three-year and five-year terms, unless otherwise stated. The licensee is responsible to pay annual taxes on the land in addition to the yearly license fees.
Thank you for respecting licensed parcels in the Hay and Pasture Licensing Program by only entering on foot (no motorized vehicles permitted), closing any gates you walk through, and taking any trash with you when you leave. If livestock are present, thank you for respecting their space and not entering property until they have been removed.
TENDER for 2027 is now open until 2 p.m. on November 20, 2026
2027 Tender Package - Hay and Pasture Licensing program tender package (4.0 MB)
Frequently Asked Questions (127.8 KB)
If you wish to speak to a County staff member about the Hay and Pasture licensing program, please phone or email to book an appointment.
More information:
Planning and Development Services
Phone: 780-464-8080
Email: planninganddevelopment@strathcona.ca