The City of Calgary has a
Panhandling Bylaw 3M99 that regulates when, where, and how panhandling can take place. This is for the protection of the public and the panhandler. This is an overview of these regulations. Please refer to the actual bylaw for more detailed information. Original copies of the bylaw are available at the City Clerk's office.
Overview of the Panhandling Bylaw
Panhandling is permitted within Calgary with the following restrictions:
- You cannot panhandle within 10 metres of the entrance to a bank, automated teller machine, transit stop or pedestrian walkway (pedestrian walkways include +15, or any below or above grade walkway, but not a sidewalk).
- You cannot panhandle between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- A panhandler cannot obstruct the passage of, walk next to or follow the person being solicited.
- You cannot solicit money from an occupant in a motor vehicle.
- A panhandler cannot continue to engage a person who has declined the solicitation.
Videos
The Animal & Bylaw Services Centre City Team enforces the Panhandling bylaw in the downtown core. Watch this
Centre Ciity Team video to learn more.
Filing a complaint
To report a bylaw violation please choose one of the following options:
