Rocky View County (RVC) now has new rules and regulations for vacation rentals in the county.
On July 8, 2025, Rocky View County Council approved Bylaw C-8640-2025, which creates a comprehensive new framework for vacation rentals in the County.
"The bylaw introduces clear, enforceable standards aimed at balancing tourism and economic opportunities with the need to preserve the quality and character of County neighbourhoods," shared RVC.
The proposed regulations were made available for public review and feedback from September to October 2024.
"Input from the public, vacation rental operators and Homeowner Associations emphasized the importance of maintaining high community standards through responsible operation and management."
A complete summary of the public feedback was provided to Council before the bylaw vote and can be found in the What We Heard Report.
According to RVC, Bylaw highlights include:
- Vacation rentals must be located on the operator’s primary residence, verified through land title, ID, and utility records.
- Maximum occupancy is limited to two adults per designated sleeping area (excluding children), with safety standards for window egress.
- On-site parking is required (one stall per bedroom or sleeping area) with no use of on-street parking permitted.
- Vacation rentals must comply with any existing Homeowner Association or Condominium Board bylaws.
- Operators must submit noise and site management plans, including outdoor use restrictions and complaint response protocols.
- All vacation rentals will operate under temporary development permits, with renewals contingent on compliance history.
Renewal applications from current vacation rental operators will be evaluated based on the new requirements.
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