Short-term rentals — Sylvan Lake, Alberta

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

In the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Accommodation Rentals Bylaw No. 1842/2021, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required.

Short-Term Accommodation Rentals Bylaw No. 1842/2021 adopted bylaw

licence required

yes

s. 21

scout note

Licensing and regulation of short-term accommodation rentals (stays of 28 days or less). Licence required; occupancy max 2 adults per bedroom; parking requirements; non-compliance points; fines (page 17). Replaced tourist home rules in LUB and Business Licensing Bylaw.

Good Host Guide (STAR)

Host guide to STAR bylaw requirements.

Short Term Rentals (STAR licensing page)

str page: all STARs must be licensed. Application fee $250; licence $300 (1-3 bedrooms) or $450 (4+); annual renewal same; fines $2,500 operating unlicensed, $500 marketing unlicensed, $1,000 condition breach.

Sylvan Lake bylaws and policies

Bylaw index page.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: http://sylvanlake.ca · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Short-term rentals across Alberta · Short-term rentals in other municipalities