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# Tourist Homes
As tourist homes continue to grow in popularity, it's important for residents to understand what the term means.
A tourist home is a dwelling unit used for short-term accommodation that is managed, advertised, and rented by an individual or a professional property manager. These rentals typically operate through a system of reservations, deposits, and booking confirmations, collect GST, and often accept credit card payments. To be considered a tourist home, the accommodation cannot be rented to the same guest for more than 28 consecutive days.
Short-term rentals -- like those listed on Airbnb, Vrbo, and other platforms -- are becoming a popular way for homeowners to earn extra income. However, before opening your home to guests, it's important to understand how "tourist homes" are regulated within the Town of Coalhurst.
## Where are Tourist Homes allowed?
Under the current **Land Use Bylaw**, tourist homes are:
**✔ - A Discretionary Use in areas designated Residential - R zones.**
This means you must apply for a discretionary use development permit. Approval is not automatic and depends on factors such as neighbourhood fit, parking and community impact.
**X - Not a Listed Use in Small Lot Residential (SLR) zones**
This means they are prohibited in SLR areas. Tourist homes cannot be approved in these zones unless the property is successfully rezoned, which involves a public process and no guarantee of approval.
## Considering a rezoning application?
Property owners who wish to pursue a rezoning application should be aware that:
* Rezoning can be a lengthy and costly process.
* It requires notification to neighbouring residents, public hearings, and Council approval.
* The outcome is not guaranteed, even after all fees and steps are completed.
## Important Takeaways
✔ Always check your property's land use designation before listing short-term rentals.
✔ Operating a tourist home without proper approval may lead to bylaw enforcement action.
✔ When in doubt, contact the Town Office before making arrangements.