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TOWN OF HINTON
BYLAW No. 1162-2
BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF HINTON IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
TO PROVIDE REGULATION FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS
WHEREAS pursuant to Part 2 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26 (hereinafter referred to
the "Act") as amended from time to time, provides that a municipality may pass bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting services provided by the municipality; and
WHEREAS pursuant to section 7(a) of the Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property;
WHEREAS pursuant to section 7(e) of the Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting Businesses, Business activities and Persons engaged in Business;
WHEREAS pursuant to section 7(i) (i-viii) of the Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting the enforcement of bylaws made under the Act or any other enactment.
AND WHEREAS pursuant to section 8 of the Municipal Government Act, a council may, through bylaw:
a) Regulate or prohibit;
b) Deal with any development, activity, industry, Business or thing in different ways, divide each of
them into classes and deal with each class in different ways; and
c) Provide for a system of licenses, permits or approvals.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Hinton, duly assembled, hereby enacts, as follows:
1.0
TITLE
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Short-Term Rentals Bylaw."
2.0
DEFINITIONS
2.1
Apartment Building - a residential building with a shared outside entrance(s) consisting of
at least three dwelling units where none of the dwelling units are rented or are available for
rent or occupation for periods of less than 30 days.
2.2
Guest - means consumers of short-term rental services. Guests use platforms to search,
reserve and manage their bookings of short-term rental accommodation. Guests pay the
operator of the short-term rental a platform service fee.
2.3
Host - means a person, also referred to as operator that rents out, or offers for rent any
premises for short-term rental accommodation to guests, may list their short-term rentals on
online platforms, sets the price, availability and house rules (i.e. guest limits, guest hours)
and approves rentals; they charge guests a nightly fee, optional additional fees (i.e. cleaning
or accommodating extra people).
2.4
Property Manager - means a person designated by the host/operator as the primary
contact for the short term rental accommodation and have decision powers and authority to
make decisions in relation to the premises and the rental agreement, at all times that the
short-term rental accommodation is operated.
2.5
Secondary Suite (External) - means an additional Dwelling Unit detached and subordinate
from the Principal Building integrated as part of, or entirely as an Accessory Building.
2.6
Short-Term Rental - Non-Principal Residence - means a short-term rental unit that is a
dwelling unit but not someone's principal residence providing temporary accommodation
primarily utilized by visitors/tourists for periods of up to thirty (30) consecutive days and may
be facilitated by online platforms (i.e. Airbnb)
2.7
Short-Term Rental - Principal Residence - means the business of providing temporary
accommodation primarily utilized by visitors/tourists, in a principal dwelling unit, portion of a
principal dwelling unit or an approved external secondary suite, excluding apartment
buildings, for periods of up to thirty (30) consecutive days and may be facilitated by online
platforms (i.e. Airbnb).
2.8
Platform - means an online matching and/or payment processing platform for transactions
between short-term rental hosts/operators and guests.
3.0
LICENSE REQUIRED
3.1
A person must not carry-on business as a short-term rental host/operator unless the person
holds a valid license issued under the provisions of the Business License Bylaw No. 1126.
3.2
Compliant short-term rentals will continue to have first priority subject to the yearly renewal
of the business license and compliance with conditions established in Section 6. If by May
15th a business license for the current year is not received, the short-term rental unit(s) will
be removed as an eligible short-term rental.
3.2.1 If the cap established in Section 4 has not been reached, the short-term rental unit(s) may
be reinstated upon payment of all fines and business license fees.
3.2.2 If the cap established in Section 4 has been reached, the short-term rental unit(s) may be
placed on the waiting list upon payment of the outstanding fines.
3.3
A person applying for the issuance or renewal of a license to operate a short-term rental
must, in addition to meeting the requirements of the Business License Bylaw No. 1126:
a.
Make an application to the Town on for the form provided for that purpose;
b.
Pay to the Town the applicable license fee prescribed under subsection 3.5;
c.
Provide to the satisfaction to the Town, evidence that:
i.
The person owns the premises where the short-term rental will be offered;
or
ii. The owner of the premises where the short-term rental will be offered has
consented to their use as a short-term rental.
3.4
When the short-term rental accommodation is a non-principal residence, provide the name
and contact information for the local property manager.
3.5
The license fee for purpose of subsection 3.3 b is:
a.
as per the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw No. 2001 Schedule A.
4.0
A cap of one hundred and thirty (130) licensed non-principal short-term rentals will be permitted
and will be advertised on the Town of Hinton website accordingly. Once the cap has been
reached, a waiting list will be managed by Administration.
4.1
The waiting list priority will be determined on a first come first served basis.
5.0
PROPERTY MANAGER
5.1
A host/operator who operates a short-term rental accommodation in their principal
residence is the property manager for that short-term rental accommodation.
5.2
A host/operator who operates a short-term rental accommodation in a non-principal
residence must designate a property manager who is local to Hinton as part of their license
application and must ensure the property manager has access to the licensed premises and
authority to make decisions in relation to the premises and the rental agreement, at all times
that the short-term rental accommodation is operated.
5.3
The host/operator must ensure that the name and contact information of the property
manager is prominently displayed in the short-term rental property at all times while the
short- term rental accommodation is operated.
6.0
CONDITIONS OF LICENSE
6.1
A host/operator of a short-term rental accommodation must:
a.
Provide guests with a copy of the Short-Term Residential Rental Accommodation:
Information for Guests guide;
b.
Not allow your property to be used by guests to operate a business, unless the
guest has a valid business license authorizing the business activity;
c.
Only rent up to four (4) guest rooms when living in the same residence while
guests are present each of which can be occupied by a maximum of two persons,
not including minors;
d.
Display the business license inside the entry way to the short-term rental property;
e.
Review your homeowners or renters' policy with your insurance agent or
carrier to make sure your listing has appropriate insurance product for short term
rentals;
f.
Display the designated local property manager's contact information inside the entry
way of the short-term rental property;
g.
Post emergency contact information with local emergency numbers, number for
the nearest hospital, host/operator contact number and a backup contact number;
h.
Keep a written registry of all guests that are staying or have stayed on the
premises;
i.
Ensure no more than one booking is permitted within the short-term rental
accommodation at one time;
j.
Must not allow more than two guests, not including minors per room;
k.
Must include a valid Business License number in any advertising, listing or
promotion material that is intended to communicate availability of the premises for
short-term rentals;
l.
Ensure the short-term rental property is safe and compliant with National Building
Code "Openings in Exterior Walls of Exits" and Alberta Fire Code and Alberta Health
Services regulations;
m.
Ensure interconnected (either by Bluetooth adapter or wireless) smoke detectors are
installed and carbon monoxide detectors are installed as per the Alberta Building
Code and a clearly marked fire extinguisher is readily available;
n.
Post a clearly marked fire evacuation plan and a map so it's easy for guests to
see;
o.
Shall not offer temporary accommodation or permit a guest to sleep in a room where
the suite, does not have at least one outside window or exterior door openable from
the inside without the use of keys, tools or special knowledge to provide an exit in
the event of an emergency, except where the suite has a sprinkler system;
p.
Ensure all safety and accommodation inspections be completed for the short-term
rental. No approvals will be issued by the Town until this has been completed;
q.
Provide clear instructions and information up front so your guests know what to
expect when they arrive;
r.
Establish "house rules" and be sure that your guests know to follow them. Rules
that reduce noise and disruptions at night;
s.
Not allow cooking facilities within guest bedrooms;
t.
Provision of one (1) off-street parking space per two (2) guest rooms is required
whether for Principal Residence or Non-Principal Residence and is not limited by the
Land Use Bylaw No. 1088.
u.
Obtain a home-based business development permit to operate the short-term
rental from the principal residence as per Land Use Bylaw No. 1088 and
Development Services Fees Bylaw No. 1104.
7.0
ENFORCEMENT
Refer to Business License Bylaw No. 1126, Fees Rates and Charges Bylaw No. 2001, and Land
Use Bylaw No. 1088.
8.0
INSPECTIONS
8.1
The host/operator of a short-term rental must obtain a fire prevention inspection before the
Town will grant any approvals.
8.2
The fire inspection fee for the purpose of section 8.1 is:
a. as per Fees, Rates & Charges Bylaw No. 2001 Schedule A.
9.0
REPEALS AND COMING INTO FORCE
9.1
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect when it receives third reading and is duly signed.
All former versions of this bylaw are hereby rescinded.
READ a first time this 28th day of October 2025.
READ a second time this 28th day of October 2025.
READ a third time this 28th day of October 2025.
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Mayor
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Chief Administration Officer