Calgary, Alberta

Investment-property short term rentals are allowed with a business licence, one of the more flexible major Canadian markets.

• •A valid business licence is required before listing, and the licence number must appear on every online listing.
• •Licence categories are based on primary versus non-primary residence, not room count.
• •Short term rental is defined as stays up to 180 consecutive days, which also captures the medium-term market.
• •Non-primary residence licences stop being issued if Calgary's purpose-built rental vacancy rate falls below 2.5 percent in the annual CMHC report. The most recent reported rate is above the threshold, so licences are currently issuable.
• •Hosts must carry at least $2 million in liability insurance, file a fire safety plan, and keep digital guest and booking records available to the city.

Sources: City of Calgary: STR rules and regulations · City of Calgary: bylaw changes · City of Calgary newsroom: council amendments

Rules change often, and this summary is not legal advice. Confirm with the municipality before you transact.