diff --git a/r2/example.ini b/r2/example.ini
index a861ee270..a7ed7516a 100644
--- a/r2/example.ini
+++ b/r2/example.ini
@@ -676,3 +676,7 @@ feature_search_auto_restrict_sr = off
 feature_allow_force_https = {"employee": true}
 # Who is required to use HTTPS?
 feature_require_https = off
+# HSTS grants are disabled by default since they make it a pain for devs
+# to use local HTTP services. Beware that this will disable grant revocation
+# as well.
+feature_give_hsts_grants = off
diff --git a/r2/r2/controllers/reddit_base.py b/r2/r2/controllers/reddit_base.py
index f491a9aeb..0661c612c 100644
--- a/r2/r2/controllers/reddit_base.py
+++ b/r2/r2/controllers/reddit_base.py
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ from pylons import c, g, request, response
 from pylons.i18n import _
 from pylons.i18n.translation import LanguageError
 
+from r2.config import feature
 from r2.config.extensions import is_api, set_extension
 from r2.lib import filters, pages, utils, hooks
 from r2.lib.authentication import authenticate_user
@@ -804,7 +805,7 @@ def enforce_https():
                     change_user_cookie_security(False)
                     need_grant = True
 
-    if grant is not None:
+    if feature.is_enabled("give_hsts_grants") and grant is not None:
         if request.host == g.domain and c.secure:
             # Always set an HSTS header if we can and we're on the base domain
             c.hsts_grant = grant