Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Town of Creston, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw No. 1793 (consolidated Dec 2, 2025), Part 6 Short Term Rentals and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. A licence is required. Zones allowed: AG, R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, CDC, CG, CHS, CN, and CDNW Zones (as accessory use).
| licence required | yes | Part 6, s. 1(c) |
| owner occupancy required | yes | Part 6, s. 1(b) |
STR requires licence and advertising only with licence; fire inspection every 3 years; application needs proof of ownership, welcome booklet, fire safety plan; guest register. Added by BL#1978.
| owner occupancy required | yes | s. 4.9.2(i) |
| zones allowed | AG, R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, CDC, CG, CHS, CN, and CDNW Zones (as accessory use). | s. 7.1.2.2(viii), 7.2.2.2(vi), 7.4.2.2(iv), 7.5.2.2(iii), 7.6.2.2(viii), 7.7.2.2(v), 7.8.2.2(iii), 7.9.2.2(iii), 7.10.2.2(vi), 7.11.2.2(iv), 7.12.2.2(iv) |
s.4.9 Short Term Rentals: permitted as secondary use in listed zones (R1-R6, CDNW, CN, CHS, CG, CDC, AG) in operator's principal dwelling or one attached secondary suite (added BL#1977).
Rules summary: principal residence 8+ months/yr, annual licence fee, fire inspection, fire safety plan, MRDT-collecting platforms only, guest register; application steps.