Short-term rentals — Half Moon Bay, Alberta

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

In the Summer Village of Half Moon Bay, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Summer Village of Half Moon Bay Land Use Bylaw No. 123/13 (as amended to Bylaw #169/22), verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Residential District (R) as a discretionary use.

Summer Village of Half Moon Bay Land Use Bylaw No. 123/13 (as amended to Bylaw #169/22) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 4(8)(a)
zones allowed	Residential District (R) as a discretionary use	Part Four, Residential District (R), Discretionary Uses: Tourist Home

scout note

Half Moon Bay LUB Part Three s.4(8): a tourist home needs a development permit renewed every 12 months (discretionary in Residential district). One per owner, inside the main dwelling only, max guests 2 per bedroom +2, minimum stay 30 days May 15-Sept 15 and 3 days otherwise, 1 parking stall per bedroom, local contact required, no signs.

Bylaws index

Half Moon Bay bylaws and policies page.

Fees Bylaw #170-22 - Tourist Home Development Permit

Schedule item 6: Tourist Home development permit application fee $500, decided by Municipal Planning Commission.

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