Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rentals (STRs) are residential rentals for 28 consecutive days or less. A business licence is required for STRs, and the City’s Short-Term Rental Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, and Business Licence Bylaw apply to STR businesses.
The Province also regulates STRs with requirements to register them through the provincial short-term rental registry.
Business Licence Application Requirements
Business licence applications for STRs require:
- An Accessory Home Occupation (home-based) business licence application form.
- Proof the STR will operate on the same lot as the Principal Residence (e.g., a photo of the main resident’s BC Services Card or Driver’s Licence).
- A floor plan showing the Sleeping Units (i.e., bedrooms) that will be used for the STR.
- A parking plan that shows how the Zoning Bylaw requirements are met.
- A Fire Safety Plan and Fire Safety Self-Assessment Form.
- If applicable, an Owner Consent Form and Strata Consent Form.
Review the Operator Brochure for more details.
Apply for a Business Licence
Applications can be submitted online, in person, or by mail.
If you are applying online through the application portal, please submit the additional forms and Fire Safety Plan to [email protected].
PDF Forms
Business Licence Application Form – Accessory Home Occupation (home-based)
Fire Safety Plan Template
Fire Safety Self-Assessment Form
Property Owner Consent Form
Strata Consent Form
