Short-term rentals — Vulcan County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Vulcan County, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Vulcan County Land Use Bylaw No. 2020-028 (consolidated to Bylaw 2026-004, February 2026), verified 2026-10-22. A licence is required. Zones allowed: RG, SCR, SH (Short-Term Rental 1 permitted; Short-Term Rental 2 discretionary).

Vulcan County Land Use Bylaw No. 2020-028 (consolidated to Bylaw 2026-004, February 2026) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 29.1; Schedule 2 - RG s. 1.1
zones allowed RG, SCR, SH (Short-Term Rental 1 permitted; Short-Term Rental 2 discretionary) Schedule 2 - RG s. 1.1-1.2; Schedule 2 - SCR s. 1.1-1.2; Schedule 2 - SH s. 1.1-1.2
scout note

Two STR uses (stays up to 30 days). STR 1 (owner or manager lives on site) is permitted in Rural General, Single Lot Country Residential, Small Holdings, Reservoir Vicinity and Urban Fringe; STR 2 (owner absent) is discretionary in Rural General, Grouped Country/Reservoir Residential and Hamlet Residential. Sched 5 s.8: one per property, occupancy cap.

Vulcan County Bylaws

Bylaw index page listing the Land Use Bylaw and other county bylaws.

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