Short-term rentals — Starland County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Starland County, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Bylaw 1196 Land Use Bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: RAG, HR, HC, RB, CR, and RR Districts (discretionary use).

Bylaw 1196 Land Use Bylaw adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 1.3.4
zones allowed	RAG, HR, HC, RB, CR, and RR Districts (discretionary use)	ss. 4.3.4, 4.4.4, 4.5.4, 4.7.4, 4.8.4, 4.9.4

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Starland County Land Use Bylaw 1196: a Vacation Rental (dwelling rented through Airbnb, VRBO etc.) is a discretionary use needing a development permit in the Rural Agricultural General, Hamlet Residential, Hamlet Commercial, Rural Business, Country Residential and Residential Resort districts. An accessory dwelling unit may not be used as a vacation rental (s.3.2.6).

Starland County bylaws

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