Short-term rentals — Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 Land Use Bylaw No. 2023-01, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Only where expressly listed as a discretionary use; Schedule 2 AWA lists 'Tourist homes (short-term rentals)'.

Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 Land Use Bylaw No. 2023-01 adopted bylaw
licence required yes Schedule 4, s. 53(a)
owner occupancy required no may or may not be residing in the dwelling
zones allowed Only where expressly listed as a discretionary use; Schedule 2 AWA lists 'Tourist homes (short-term rentals)'. Schedule 4, s. 53(b); Schedule 2 (AWA), Discretionary Uses
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Tourist homes (short-term rentals up to 28 days) need a development permit and are allowed only where listed as discretionary, e.g. the Agricultural/White Area (AWA) district (Sched 4 s.53). Max 4 bedrooms and 8 sleeping guests, no kitchens in sleeping units, possible safety inspection, guest register, and no advertising without a valid permit.

MD of Ranchland Bylaws

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