Short-term rentals — Empress, Alberta

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

The Village of Empress, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Village of Empress Land Use Bylaw 2025-01, verified 2026-10-22.

Village of Empress Land Use Bylaw 2025-01 adopted bylaw

Village of Empress Land Use Bylaw 2025-01, s.10.8: a short-term rental of a dwelling needs a development permit, valid up to 5 years, and may run year-round. Permitted in the General Village (G) district and discretionary in the Residential (R) district, where it must not disturb neighbours' quiet enjoyment.

Village of Empress bylaws index
Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.villageofempress.com · Last verified 2026-10-22 · Short-term rentals across Alberta · Short-term rentals in other municipalities