Short-term rentals — Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 Land Use Bylaw No. 1349-23 (2024, No Maps), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Agriculture - A; residential districts only where Tourist Homes are expressly listed as discretionary.

Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 Land Use Bylaw No. 1349-23 (2024, No Maps) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 47.19(b)
owner occupancy required no without the residence owner being present or residing on site
zones allowed Agriculture - A; residential districts only where Tourist Homes are expressly listed as discretionary s. 47.13; s. 47.15
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Tourist homes (any Airbnb/VRBO-style short-term rental) need a development permit and are allowed only where listed as discretionary, including Agriculture (A) and Castle Mountain Resort residential districts (s.47). Max 4 bedrooms and 8 guests, one hard-surfaced parking stall per bedroom with no variance, one dwelling per parcel outside A; unpermitted operation is fined.

MD of Pincher Creek bylaws page

Bylaw listing incl. LUB and amendments.

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