Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Summer Village of Birchcliff, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Summer Village of Birchcliff Land Use Bylaw 258-25, s.9.26 Tourist Homes and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. Zones allowed: Prohibited in the Summer Village.
| zones allowed | Prohibited in the Summer Village | s. 9.26.1 |
Section 9.26.1: development of tourist homes (vacation rentals of a dwelling, stays of 30 days or less) is prohibited in the Summer Village. 9.26.2: rentals over 30 days in R1, R2, R3 are not tourist homes. Definition at 3.2.167. Adoption date not stated in text.
| zones allowed | None; Tourist Homes are not permitted within the Summer Village of Birchcliff. | Tourist Homes are not permitted within the Summer Village of Birchcliff |
Short-term rentals (tourist homes: Airbnb/VRBO-type stays of 30 days or less) are not permitted in the Summer Village of Birchcliff; the prohibition is written into each residential district (R1, R2, R3) of the Land Use Bylaw.
Bylaw listing page for Birchcliff.