Short-term rentals — High River, Alberta

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

In the Town of High River, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Town of High River Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Traditional Neighbourhood District (TND), Neighbourhood Centre District (NCD), and Central Business District (CBD).

Town of High River Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 adopted bylaw
licence required yes Short Term Rental host must obtain a business license.
zones allowed Traditional Neighbourhood District (TND), Neighbourhood Centre District (NCD), and Central Business District (CBD) s. 3.4.2(b); s. 3.5.2(b); s. 3.6.3(b)
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Short Term Rental (stays of 14 days or less) is listed as a Lodging use in the TND, NCD, CBD and SED districts. Use standards in each district: the host must obtain a Town business licence and may not allow more than two adults (minors excluded) per room. B&Bs with a permit are not STRs.

Town of High River bylaws

Bylaw index page

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: http://www.highriver.ca · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Short-term rentals across Alberta · Short-term rentals in other municipalities