Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Town of Cardston, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Town of Cardston Land Use Bylaw No. 1647, verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: R1, R2C, R2S, R3, R4, R5, C1, C2.
| licence required | yes | s. 7(1); Schedule 2 (R1), 1(C) |
| zones allowed | R1, R2C, R2S, R3, R4, R5, C1, C2 | Schedule 2 (R1), (R2C), (R2S), (R3), (R4), (R5), (C1), (C2), 1(B)-(C) |
Short-term rentals (stays up to 30 days) are allowed only where listed: STR 1 (max 6 occupants, one unit) and STR 2 (larger) are discretionary uses in the R1-R5, C1, C2 and A districts. Need a development permit with parking plan; no RVs as accommodation; contact info posted; Town keeps an STR map (Schedule 5).
Town bylaw index; Land Use Bylaw 1647 itself is hosted by ORRSC (orrsc.com, blocked to our fetch).
Business licence bylaw; s.15 says a tourist home or similar discretionary home use in R1 needs development approval before a business licence is issued. Only a passing STR reference.