Short-term rentals — Banff, Alberta

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

Banff, Alberta has no short-term rentals bylaw on record as of 2026-10-22.

No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-10-22).

Land Use Bylaw (Town of Banff, codified)

Full LUB text grepped: only Commercial Accommodation Unit (hotel/hostel/B&B inn) definition; no STR, tourist home or vacation rental use.

Town of Banff Frequently Requested Bylaws

Municipal bylaw index page; no stand-alone STR bylaw listed.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.banff.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-22 · Short-term rentals across Alberta · Short-term rentals in other municipalities