Did you know that the City of Calgary is implementing changes to the requirements of a property in order to obtain a business licence as a short-term rental operator?
Key changes taking effect in January 2024 to the business licence requirements include:
- A floor plan of the dwelling unit or portion of the dwelling unit offered must be provided, including:
- All rooms for rent, including all rooms offered as bedrooms or available for the purpose of sleeping (living rooms with a fold out couch for example)
- Location of all smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
- Location of fire exits
- Dimensions of the rooms
- Proof of ownership of the dwelling unit or written owner consent
- If in a condo, also need written proof from the condo board that Short Term Rentals are permitted
- Proof of Insurance indicating the location is operating as a business
- Licence Inspector review
- Annual fire inspections done by Calgary Fire Department will be required to ensure compliance with all life safety requirements
