Short-term rentals — Silver Sands, Alberta

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

In the Summer Village of Silver Sands, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Summer Village of Silver Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 335-2023, verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: R1 - Small Lot Residential and R2 - Large Lot Residential (discretionary).

Summer Village of Silver Sands Land Use Bylaw No. 335-2023 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 9.28.1
zones allowed R1 - Small Lot Residential and R2 - Large Lot Residential (discretionary) s. 10.2.3(j), s. 10.3.3(j)
scout note

Silver Sands LUB s.9.28: a tourist home needs a development permit renewed annually and is discretionary in R1 and R2 residential districts. One per lot, one booking at a time, max 2 guests per bedroom up to 8, 1 parking stall per bedroom +1, display permit and evacuation plan, no signs, comply with the Fire Bylaw.

Summer Village of Silver Sands bylaws

Bylaw index page; Land Use Bylaw 335-2023 contains the Tourist Homes rules.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: http://www.summervillageofsilversands.com · Last verified 2026-10-22 · Short-term rentals across Alberta · Short-term rentals in other municipalities