Short-term rentals — Castlegar, British Columbia

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1337 (consolidated March 2024, incl. Bylaw 1420) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required.

Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1337 (consolidated March 2024, incl. Bylaw 1420) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3.1; s. 2.2
owner occupancy required	no	s. 10.5

scout note

Part 10 Short Term Rental licences: proof of ownership, strata consent for multi-unit, local contact responding within 15 minutes, STR = under 90 days, allowed in principal or non-principal residence plus one suite/ADU, licence number on listings, platforms remove unlicensed listings.

City of Castlegar Zoning Bylaw No. 1428 (consolidated to March 2025) adopted bylaw

Defines Short-Term Vacation Rental (under 30 days); s.5.2.4 says STVRs are regulated through the Business Licensing Bylaw; boarding homes may not be used as STVR; parking 0.5 space per bedroom.

Apply for a Business Licence (Short Term Rentals section)

City says it aligned STR bylaws and licensing with provincial legislation except the principal residence requirement.

Short Term Rental Safety Checklist (Fire Safety at Your Home Away from Home)

Fire safety checklist for short-term rental hosts.

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