Short-term rentals — Colwood, British Columbia

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

In the City of Colwood, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business License Bylaw No. 1812, 2020 (consolidated to May 12, 2025), Part 7 Short Term Rentals and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Any zone, except where specifically excluded.

Business License Bylaw No. 1812, 2020 (consolidated to May 12, 2025), Part 7 Short Term Rentals adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	Part 7(a)
owner occupancy required	yes	Part 7(c)

scout note

STR operator needs a business licence; licence number must appear in all ads/listings; STR only where property is owner's principal residence. STR defined as rental under 90 days in Land Use Bylaw.

Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 2071 (Short Term Rentals and Business License Fees), 2025 adopted bylaw

Adds Schedule I business licence fees; short-term rental licence fee $200 (scanned PDF).

Land Use Bylaw No. 151, 1989 (consolidated to Aug 24, 2026) adopted bylaw

zones allowed

Any zone, except where specifically excluded

s. 2.1.10

scout note

Defines Short Term Rental (under 90 consecutive days) and lists it among uses permitted on any lot (s.2.1 permitted in all zones).

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.colwood.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-15 · Short-term rentals across British Columbia · Short-term rentals in other municipalities