Short-term rentals — Rocky View County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Rocky View County, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Rocky View County Land Use Bylaw C-8000-2020, verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Discretionary use in Agricultural (A-GEN, A-SML) and Residential (R-RUR, R-CRD, R-URB, R-SML, R-MID, R-MRU) districts.

Rocky View County Land Use Bylaw C-8000-2020 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 164.3(a) "A Development Permit application will respond to Section 164.1 and Section 164.2"
owner occupancy required yes s. 164.1(a) "only be allowed on parcels where the landowner can prove the property is their primary residence"
zones allowed Discretionary use in Agricultural (A-GEN, A-SML) and Residential (R-RUR, R-CRD, R-URB, R-SML, R-MID, R-MRU) districts ss. 304, 311, 318, 325, 332, 341, 350, 361 — Vacation Rental listed as Discretionary Use in each
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Rocky View County Land Use Bylaw C-8000-2020, s.164: a Vacation Rental (Airbnb-type) needs a development permit and is allowed only in the owner's primary residence. Max 2 adults per bedroom, 1 parking stall per bedroom, noise/operations plan, outdoor activity 8am-10pm, no advertising signs. First permit 1 year; renewals up to 3 then 5 years. Agricultural, residential, C-MIX districts.

New Rules and Regulations for Vacation Rentals in Rocky View County

Rocky View County Bylaw C-8640-2025 (approved July 8, 2025): vacation rentals only in the operator's verified primary residence; max 2 adults per sleeping area; one on-site parking stall per bedroom, no street parking; noise and site management plans; operate under temporary development permits renewed based on compliance.

Rocky View County Bylaws

Bylaw index page; Land Use Bylaw linked separately.

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