Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Town of Cochrane, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Business License Bylaw 22/2018 (office consolidation incl. amendment 18/2022, Short Term Rental General Regulations), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required.
| licence required | yes | s. 4(b) |
Short-term rentals (30 days or less) need a Town of Cochrane business licence. Section 5 (added by 18/2022): fire inspection required, every rented room needs an egress window, max two adults per room, one booking at a time (no renting separate rooms to separate guests), licence number in all ads, 24-hour emergency contact posted.
str page: Short-term rental (Airbnb, VRBO) licence fee $180 resident, $340 non-resident, prorated monthly after Jan 31.
Bylaw index page; no short-term rental bylaw listed.