Short-term rentals — Calgary, Alberta

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

City of Calgary has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Business Licence Bylaw 32M98 adopted bylaw
licence required True A host must include the business licence number
owner occupancy required False Primary and non-primary residence licences
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Calgary's Business Licence Bylaw 32M98 governs short-term rental (Airbnb-style) licensing; amended December 2024, new requirements effective April 2025.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.calgary.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Short-term rentals in other municipalities