Short-term rentals — Hardisty, Alberta

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

In the Town of Hardisty, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Town of Hardisty Land Use Bylaw 1284-25, verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: R1, R1A, R1C, R1D, and R2 Districts (discretionary use).

Town of Hardisty Land Use Bylaw 1284-25 adopted bylaw
licence required yes Part I, Short-Term Rentals, s. 2
zones allowed R1, R1A, R1C, R1D, and R2 Districts (discretionary use). R1 District s. 3; R1A District s. 3; R1C District s. 3; R1D District s. 3; R2 District s. 3
scout note

Short-term rentals are listed as a use in the R1, R1A, R1C, R1D and R2 districts. Need a development permit (issued for up to 5 years); max 4 guest bedrooms (8 guests); must not change the home's residential character; one sign allowed (Part I special use provisions).

Bylaws index

Hardisty bylaws and policies page; Land Use Bylaw not linked here (civicweb folder hardisty.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/18716).

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: http://hardisty.ca · Last verified 2026-10-22 · Short-term rentals across Alberta · Short-term rentals in other municipalities