Short-term rentals — Cold Lake, Alberta

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

In the City of Cold Lake, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by 766-LU-23, Land Use Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of Feb. 24, 2026) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: RE, R1A, R1B, R2, R3, R4, RMX, and LC districts (discretionary use).

766-LU-23, Land Use Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of Feb. 24, 2026) adopted bylaw
licence required yes C2.4(3)(f)
owner occupancy required yes C2.4(3)(a)
zones allowed RE, R1A, R1B, R2, R3, R4, RMX, and LC districts (discretionary use). B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4, B2.5, B2.6, B2.7, B3.3
scout note

Short-term rental accommodation (up to 28 days) is listed in the residential districts (RE, R1A, R1B, R2, R3, R4, RMX) and Lakeshore Commercial (s.C2.4(3)). The host must live in the dwelling more than 240 days a year, hold a City business licence, take one booking at a time, provide one parking stall and not use a secondary suite.

Land Use Bylaw No. 766-LU-23 (unofficial consolidation Feb 24, 2026), s. C2.4(3) Short Term Rental Accommodation adopted bylaw
licence required yes C2.4(3)(f)
owner occupancy required yes C2.4(3)(a)
zones allowed RE, R1A, R1B, R2, R3, R4, RMX, and LC districts (discretionary use). B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4, B2.5, B2.6, B2.7, B3.3
scout note

Short-term rental accommodation (up to 28 days) is listed in the residential districts (RE, R1A, R1B, R2, R3, R4, RMX) and Lakeshore Commercial (s.C2.4(3)). The host must live in the dwelling more than 240 days a year, hold a City business licence, take one booking at a time, provide one parking stall and not use a secondary suite.

City of Cold Lake bylaws and policies index

Bylaw index page; no short-term rental bylaw listed.

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