Short-term rentals — Duncan, British Columbia

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

In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by City of Duncan Zoning Bylaw No. 3166, 2017 (consolidated to 24 Aug 2026), verified 2026-10-15. Zones allowed: Low Density Residential Zone (LDR).

City of Duncan Zoning Bylaw No. 3166, 2017 (consolidated to 24 Aug 2026) adopted bylaw

zones allowed

Low Density Residential Zone (LDR)

s. 4.2.1

scout note

Section 3.19: short-term rental permitted where zone allows, only in a single-unit dwelling, attached secondary suite or detached secondary suite; max one STR per parcel or entire strata; must comply with provincial STR Accommodations Act; parking 1 per guest room.

Business Licences - City of Duncan (Short Term Rentals section)

Page says STR owners must hold a City of Duncan business licence and complete the Short Term Rental Business Licence Commitment; max one STR per parcel/strata.

Short Term Rental Business Licence Commitment

Licence application commitment form for STR operators (linked from business licence page; not opened in full).

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