Short-term rentals — Jarvis Bay, Alberta

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

In the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Summer Village of Jarvis Bay Land Use Bylaw No. 125/13 (as amended by Bylaw #183/22), verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Discretionary use in Residential (R), Residential A (R-A), and Twin Rose Residential (RTR) districts.

Summer Village of Jarvis Bay Land Use Bylaw No. 125/13 (as amended by Bylaw #183/22) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 4(8)(a)
zones allowed	Discretionary use in Residential (R), Residential A (R-A), and Twin Rose Residential (RTR) districts.	Part Four: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R); RESIDENTIAL A DISTRICT (R-A); TWIN ROSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RTR)

scout note

Jarvis Bay LUB Part Three s.4(8): a tourist home needs a development permit issued for 12 months; discretionary in Residential, Residential A and Twin Rose Residential districts. One per owner, inside the main dwelling, max guests 2 per bedroom +2, 1 parking stall per bedroom, contact given to the office and neighbours, no signs.

Jarvis Bay planning and development page

Planning page listing land use bylaw and related bylaws.

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