Short-term rentals — Pincher Creek, Alberta

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In the Town of Pincher Creek, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Town of Pincher Creek Land Use Bylaw No. 1639-25, verified 2026-10-22. Zones allowed: R1, R3, R4, C3 (Type 1; Type 2 discretionary in R1/R3/C3, prohibited in R4).

Town of Pincher Creek Land Use Bylaw No. 1639-25 adopted bylaw

zones allowed

R1, R3, R4, C3 (Type 1; Type 2 discretionary in R1/R3/C3, prohibited in R4)

Schedule 3 (R1), (R3), (R4), (C3)

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Short-term rentals are prohibited in residential districts unless listed. Type 1 STRs are permitted where listed and need no development permit; Type 2 STRs are discretionary and need one. A property cannot have both a B&B and a Type 2 STR. Unpermitted STRs face enforcement (Schedule 6, s.30).

ORRSC page: Town of Pincher Creek land use bylaws

Bylaw index page.

Town of Pincher Creek bylaws and policies

Bylaw index page.

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