In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, licence required: True; owner occupancy required: True; zones allowed: All of Courtenay in single residential dwellings, detached accessory dwelling units and secondary suites as part of a single residential dwelling; fee: $300 annual business licence fee. Source: Short-term rentals; Zoning Bylaw No. 3203 (Consolidated July 21, 2026) - short-term rental use regulations, verified 2026-08-28.
Short-term rentals
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
Business licence and provincial registration
owner occupancy required
True
Who can operate a short-term rental
zones allowed
All of Courtenay in single residential dwellings, detached accessory dwelling units and secondary suites as part of a single residential dwelling
Where short-term rentals are allowed
fee
$300 annual business licence fee
Business licence and provincial registration
scout note
Regulates short-term rental accommodations in Courtenay, including licensing, zoning restrictions, and operator obligations.
Zoning Bylaw No. 3203 (Consolidated July 21, 2026) - short-term rental use regulations
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 6.19.1(9)
owner occupancy required
True
s. 6.19.1(7)
zones allowed
single residential dwelling, accessory dwelling unit, or secondary suite as part of a single residential dwelling
s. 6.19.1(1)
scout note
Short-term rentals (adopted via Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, 2025, now folded into the Zoning Bylaw) are permitted only as an owner's principal residence in a single dwelling, accessory unit or secondary suite: max 1 per property, 3 bedrooms, 6 guests; not combinable with B&B/daycare; extra parking stall required.