Short-term rentals — Courtenay, British Columbia

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

City of Courtenay has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

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
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Regulates short-term rental accommodations in Courtenay, including licensing, zoning restrictions, and operator obligations.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.courtenay.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Short-term rentals in other municipalities