Short-term rental property management in Calgary

The city of Calgary defines a short-term rental as a business providing temporary accommodation in an entire or portion of a dwelling for up to 30 days consecutively in exchange for compensation. 

The Calgary City Council's Business License Bylaw requires a business license and regulations for short-term rental hosts in Calgary.

• Rented rooms must have at least one egress window (a window installed for emergency exits)
• If you have a secondary suite eligible for short-term rentals, it must also meet the legal requirements.

Licensing requirements:

Hosts must have a separate short-term business license for each rental property. Calgary uses a two-tiered business license category for short-term rentals:

• Tier 1: 1 to 4 rooms for rent
• Tier 2: 5 or more rooms for rent (hosts with tier 2 licensing must have a fire inspection done)

Costs for licensing include:

• Tier 1: $100 CAD per property 
• Tier 2: $172 CAD per property plus the cost of fire inspection ($104) per property

Stay up to date with Calgary's bylaw changes for short-term rentals

Renting out an entire house averages about $1747 per month in Calgary. But all homes are different! Find out how much money you could be making with Aisling Baile.

Aisling Baile takes the guesswork out of listing your short-term rental property using some of the most well-known, fastest-growing sites: Airbnb, Vrbo, Homeaway, Booking.com, and Expedia.

If your short-term rental exceeds $30,000 during a 12-month period (calculated alongside any income from other commercial activities you may have), you must register your business and collect GST/HST on the income. 

The right neighbourhood can attract your ideal guests and maximize your earnings. Here are the top Calgary neighbourhoods for Airbnb rentals:

• Beltline
• Mission
• Kensington
• Eau Claire
• Inglewood
• Bridgeland
• East Village
• Hillhurst/Sunnyside
• Downtown West End

There are over 4000 short-term rentals in Calgary, with an occupancy rate of approximately 73% as of February 2023. 

Your short-term rental property requires furnishings, possible renovations, and great photography. Aisling Baile can take care of all of this and more. Contact us for a quote on setting up your short-term rental property.

Short-term rentals are a lot of work. There are rules and regulations to follow, you have little to no control over your tenants, your properties require constant cleaning, and they can be a costly investment upfront. Partnering with a property management company like Aisling Baile takes all the stress out of renting out one of your biggest investments because we do as much (or as little) as you’d like us to. Find out more.

The best way to stand out is by boosting your curb appeal, offering impeccable interior design, and providing high-quality photography. Knowing how to “sell” your short-term rental with an irresistible listing can also set you apart from the competition.

A short-term rental management company supervises and completes the administrative duties of short-term rental properties on your behalf. Partnering with a short-term rental management company is a turnkey solution for turning your vacation property into a revenue-generating rental property. Aisling Baile handles everything from the initial setup and staging to guest management, ongoing management, clean-up, providing basic toiletries and necessities, renos, and more. 

Aisling Baile makes generating fixed income from your Airbnb rental properties incredibly easy using our turn-key, hands-off property management services. You provide the space, and we take care of the rest. 

Using a comprehensive short-term rental management company gives you access to a marketing team, helps you attract quality tenants, takes care of the staging and setup, works with you to set property rental rules, offers hassle-free maintenance and repairs, provides 24/7 support for you and your guests, takes the stress out of owning an Airbnb, and so much more in between. 

Check out more benefits of using an Airbnb property management company

A short-term property management company like Aisling Baile provides comprehensive Airbnb management, from the initial in-house visit for staging and setup advice and listing your property across multiple vacation platforms to the ongoing management of bookings, guest screenings, check-ins and check-outs, guest inquiries, housekeeping, property maintenance, and more. 

Every short-term rental management company is different, and the price depends on the services they offer. Book your free introductory phone call today to learn more. 

Aisling Baile is available 24/7 to answer all your guest’s inquiries and reservations. In addition, we provide an in-depth screening process when booking to minimize the risk of fraud and suspicious reservations. 

When deciding whether a particular short-term rental management company is right for you, 

consider these five factors:

• Experience
• Services 
• Fees
• Location
• Reputation

Absolutely! Aisling Baile turns your Airbnb vacation rental into a top-tier listing with our guided home staging and setup service. We walk you through suggested improvements so you can achieve premium rental status. 

If you don’t partner with a short-term rental company that provides unmatched service for both you and your guests, you risk the success of your entire vacation property. The right short-term rental management company works with you to make the process seamless from start to finish. They’re flexible to your needs and take as much (or as little) off your plate as you’d like. 

Your property is in good hands with Aisling Baile. We create exceptional guest experiences based on your ground rules and support you and your guests through every step of the rental process with 24/7 support, regular assessments, revenue forecasting, and stress-free experiences from start to finish.