Short-term rentals — Fernie, British Columbia

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

In the City of Fernie, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Consolidated Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, verified 2026-10-18. A licence is required.

Consolidated Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 12(1)
owner occupancy required yes Schedule "C", s. 1
fee Short-Term Rental-Primary Residence (Annual Fee) $500; Short-Term Rental-Condo/Hotel-Full Ownership (Annual Fee) $700; Short-Term Rental-Each Quarter Share (Annual Fee) $175 Schedule "A"
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Business licence bylaw with Short-Term Rental class (s.12, Schedule C): licence required, principal residence only, short-term = under 30 days, one licence per dwelling unit, tenants need owner consent. Consolidated to 2024-08-19; Aug 2025 fee amendment not included.

City of Fernie Short-Term Rentals page

Explains STR licence process, eligible properties (primary residence; condo/hotel in certain zones) and refers to Bylaw 2028 s.12 and Schedule C.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://fernie.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Short-term rentals across British Columbia · Short-term rentals in other municipalities