Short-term rentals — Medicine Hat, Alberta

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

In the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by City of Medicine Hat Land Use Bylaw No. 4853-2026, verified 2026-10-23. Zones allowed: N-R1, N-R2, N-R3, N-R4, N-C1, N-C2, UVC, UC, SU-PRC, and FUD Districts (permitted).

City of Medicine Hat Land Use Bylaw No. 4853-2026 adopted bylaw

zones allowed

N-R1, N-R2, N-R3, N-R4, N-C1, N-C2, UVC, UC, SU-PRC, and FUD Districts (permitted).

s. 16, s. 24, s. 32, s. 38, s. 44, s. 49, s. 62, s. 67, s. 72, s. 114

scout note

Medicine Hat LUB 4853-2026: Short Term Dwelling Rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) are a permitted use in all neighbourhood residential and commercial districts, Urban Villages/Corridors, Urban Core, SU-PRC and FUD. Section 152: dwelling of no more than 4 bedrooms, max 8 guests, no kitchens in bedrooms, no on-site advertising.

City of Medicine Hat bylaws

Bylaw index page; no STR-specific bylaw listed.

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