Short-term rentals — Seba Beach, Alberta

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

Seba Beach, Alberta has no short-term rentals bylaw on record as of 2026-10-22. Adopting bylaw for the new Land Use Bylaw (public hearing 2025-06-07); amended by Bylaw 06-2026. The new LUB's s.10.11 Tourist Homes (per first-reading text): development permit required, max one per lot, occupancy bedrooms x2 up to 8, parking per bedroom plus one, no signs.

No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-10-22).

Bylaw 05-2025 Land Use Bylaw (repeals LUB 02-2008, adopts new LUB as Schedule A)

Adopting bylaw for the new Land Use Bylaw (public hearing 2025-06-07); amended by Bylaw 06-2026. The new LUB's s.10.11 Tourist Homes (per first-reading text): development permit required, max one per lot, occupancy bedrooms x2 up to 8, parking per bedroom plus one, no signs.

Bylaw 06-2026 Amending Land Use Bylaw 05-2025

2026 amendment to accessory building heights in LUB 05-2025; confirms 05-2025 is in force. No tourist home change seen.

Bylaws index

Municipal bylaw listing checked for short-term rental/tourist home rules; none found.

Draft Land Use Bylaw for First Reading, April 2025 (s.10.11 Tourist Homes)

Seba Beach LUB (first-reading text of Bylaw 05-2025) s.10.11: a tourist home (vacation rental of 30 days or less, incl. Airbnb/VRBO) needs a development permit and is discretionary in R1A and R1B. One per lot; max 2 guests per bedroom up to 8; parking 1 per bedroom +1 on-site; no signs; display permit and evacuation plan.

Summer Village of Seba Beach Land Use Bylaw 05-2025

Tourist homes (vacation rentals of 30 days or less) are discretionary in the R1A and R1B residential districts and need a development permit valid for up to 12 months, renewed annually (s.10.11). One per lot, in a permitted dwelling or guest suite; max 2 guests per bedroom up to 8; 1 parking space per bedroom plus 1; no signs.

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