Short-Term Rentals

In Canmore, there are three types of accommodation that have specific rules around renting and tenancy: visitor accommodation, tourist homes, and residential dwelling units.

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Short-Term Rental Business Licence

Both property owners and property managers of short-term rental properties must hold a valid business licence. Please review the details below based on your role and property type.

A business licence is required for each individual tourist home property used as a short-term rental.

Example: If you own three tourist homes, you must obtain three separate licences.

If you are an owner and operator of multiple properties, you may submit one application that includes all rental units. A business licence will be created for each.

Submit your application to businessregistry@canmore.ca.

Download the application form

Each owner of a visitor accommodation that utilizes the property as a short-term rental must obtain a separate business licence.

Example: If you are a sole or fractional owner operating the unit as a short-term rental, you require a business licence.

If you are an owner and operator of multiple properties, you may submit one application that includes all rental units. A business licence will be created for each.

Submit your application to businessregistry@canmore.ca.

Download the application form

Property managers require a business licence if they are physically operating in Canmore.

Example: Managing rentals from a Canmore-based office, or visiting Canmore to inspect or service a rental property.

If required, apply for the licence type that best matches your business's home base.

Location Application Form
Within Canmore

From home: Home Occupation Business Licence

From an office: Commercial Business Licence
Municipal District of Bighorn

Regional Business Licence
Outside of Canmore or the MD of Bighorn. E.g. Calgary, Edmonton

Annual Non-Resident Business Licence 

Temporary Non-Resident Business Licence 

 

Requirements outside of the jurisdiction of the Town of Canmore:

  1. Collecting and remitting the Alberta Tourism Levy.
  2. Collecting and remitting GST through the Canada Revenue Agency.
  3. Inspection and cleaning of hot tubs through Environmental Public Health (Calgary Zone), where applicable.

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