Medicine Hat

Alberta · Canada
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Last updated: 2026-10-25  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-24  ·  Region: International
ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve. Since June 1, 2026, Medicine Hat's Land Use Bylaw 4853-2026 allows short-term rentals as a permitted use in residential and mixed-use districts, with no development permit if the home has 4 bedrooms or fewer and hosts 8…

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Tax on stays
11%
total, on our records
Licence
Required
Night cap
None
Fines
Up to $10,000,
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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Medicine Hat?

Yes. Since June 1, 2026, Medicine Hat's Land Use Bylaw 4853-2026 allows short-term rentals as a permitted use in residential and mixed-use districts, with no development permit if the home has 4 bedrooms or fewer and hosts 8…

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Medicine Hat?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Medicine Hat?

11% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Medicine Hat?

No night cap is on record.

What are the penalties in Medicine Hat?

Fines of up to $10,000, are on record.

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