Calgary Airbnb Regulations | All About Airbnb
Is Airbnb legal in Calgary?
Well, the answer is Yes. The new Calgary Airbnb Regulations require homeowners who rent out their homes through Airbnb or other short-term rental services to obtain a business license and follow the regulations.
There are currently 776 Airbnb listings in Calgary, with 51,6% of entire houses earning up to $1,747 a month, 8,6% managed by professionals, and 37% managed independently. Apart from complete houses, Calgary‘s Airbnb offerings include 7,2% of private rooms. According to short-term rental data source Airbtics, a 2-bedroom apartment in Calgary can make up to $21,108 each year.
Here we will provide some useful information that can help you better understand the Calgary Airbnb regulations.
Short-Term Rentals Laws
- Depending on the number of bedrooms in the rental, people can apply for one of two licenses online.
- Rentals with one to four bedrooms will cost $100, while larger rentals will cost $276, which includes the cost of a fire inspection.
- Hosts must follow new guidelines or face a $1,000 fine.
- The city will only impose fines if a host persists in breaking the rules after being informed of the reasons for the prohibitions.
