What licence
do you actually need?
Calgary and Edmonton both updated their STR rules in the last 18 months, and Alberta's tourism levy jumped from 4% to 6% on April 1, 2026. Tell us about your property and we'll show you exactly which licence applies, what it costs, and what to watch out for.
Apply through the City of Calgary's business licensing portal. Annual renewal required. Licence number must appear on every advertisement.
Required for both new and renewal licences. Booked through the City as part of the licence application.
Must be issued by an insurer registered in Alberta. Policy must explicitly cover home sharing or short-term rentals; standard homeowner policies typically exclude this.
Register as a host in Alberta's Tax and Revenue Administration Client Self-Service (TRACS). The levy is 6% of stays under 28 nights as of April 1, 2026 (was 4%). Airbnb collects on your behalf since October 2024 but registration is still required.
Keep permanent transaction records in English in an electronic form satisfactory to the Chief Licence Inspector. Records must be available on demand.
Name, phone, and email of an emergency contact must be posted conspicuously inside the rental.
Calgary no longer requires condo board consent at the licensing stage — but your condo's bylaws may still ban or restrict STRs. Many Calgary condo corporations explicitly prohibit short-term rentals. Always confirm with your board before applying.
Skip the paperwork.
ThreeBNB handles the licence application, the fire inspection booking, TRACS registration, and ongoing renewals as part of standard onboarding. No extra fee.
Rules and rates verified on April 29, 2026. Regulations change; we re-check quarterly. For binding advice, contact your municipality directly or have ThreeBNB walk you through it.