Short-term rentals — Woodlands County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Woodlands County, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw 630/25, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Zones allowed: A, ASH, RR (permitted); CR, CRB, CRR, HR, MHP, HC (discretionary).

Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw 630/25 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 4.1.1
zones allowed	A, ASH, RR (permitted); CR, CRB, CRR, HR, MHP, HC (discretionary)	8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.19

scout note

Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw 630/25, s.11.12: a short-term rental (30 days or less; whole dwelling, rooms, or a secondary suite) is a discretionary use needing a development permit in Agriculture, Agriculture Small Holdings, Country Residential, Hamlet Residential, Hamlet Commercial, Rural Recreational and other districts. One on-site parking space per guest room; room count set by the Development Authority.

Woodlands County Bylaws & Policies

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Woodlands County Land Use Bylaw page

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