Short-term rentals — Fort Macleod, Alberta

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In the Town of Fort Macleod, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Town of Fort Macleod Land Use Bylaw No. 2000, verified 2026-10-22. Zones allowed: R, R-MH, R-LL, CR, CC (Discretionary A); CG (Discretionary B).

Town of Fort Macleod Land Use Bylaw No. 2000 adopted bylaw

zones allowed

R, R-MH, R-LL, CR, CC (Discretionary A); CG (Discretionary B)

Schedule 2: R, R-MH, R-LL, CR, CC, CG (Section 2 Uses)

scout note

Short-term rentals (under 28 days) are allowed only in districts that list them and only where the owner lives in the dwelling; non-owner-occupied STRs are prohibited. A business licence and a revocable development permit are required, with rules on occupancy, parking, pets and exterior appearance (Schedule 5, s.23).

Fort Macleod Bylaws and Policies index

Town bylaw index listing Land Use Bylaw 2000 and Business License Bylaw 1836 with amendments.

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