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 "answer": "In the Town of Golden, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020, verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-000044",
 "municipality": "Golden",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "short_term_rental",
 "label": "Short-term rentals",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
 "official_website": "https://www.golden.ca/",
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   "title": "Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020",
   "category": "short_term_rental",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2020-12-01",
   "document_url": "https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Bylaw%20No.%201438%202020%20ToG%20Bed%20and%20Breakfast%20and%20Short%20Term%20Rental%20Regulation.pdf",
   "summary": "Licensing process and regulations for B&Bs and STRs, enacted by Town of Golden council; licence required, responsible person, inspections.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-str",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-15",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-15T04:59:47+00:00",
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   "document_number": "1438",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/2bd3c78ec10c2882ad612338ffc4b36b33e0baee9d36f4440e9aa2829cd3d7ae.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "licence_required": true,
    "fee": "Bed and Breakfast: 1 sleeping unit $125; 2 sleeping unit $175; 3 sleeping unit $225. Accessory Use: 1 bedrooms $175; 2 bedrooms $225; 3 bedrooms $275. Commercial: 1 bedrooms $200; 2 bedrooms $250; 3 bedrooms $300."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "licence_required": "s. 4.1",
    "fee": "s. 4.3"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/golden/short-term-rentals/regulations-1438/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Short Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts (Town page)",
   "category": "short_term_rental",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.golden.ca/business-development/business-licences/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts",
   "summary": "All STR/B&B operators need a Town business licence; provincial registry notes; application deadlines and forms.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-str",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-15",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-15T04:59:47+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/f4fbcd798d824f2002295e5d6cd953044749c1d5d9df904c95c0349b2ecacb37.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/golden/short-term-rentals/short-term-rentals-and-bed-breakfasts/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Zoning Bylaw Excerpts: Bed and Breakfast / Short-Term Rental (s.9.2, 9.6)",
   "category": "short_term_rental",
   "document_type": "other",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.golden.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Excerpts%20BnB%20STR.pdf",
   "summary": "Convenience excerpt of Zoning Bylaw s.9.6: STR is accessory use in single detached/duplex, operated by permanent resident, one per lot, max 3 sleeping units, 6 guests residential zone.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-str",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-15",
   "capture_sha256": "91f7a132e14c1f54e1ff102c855962f7a34c8503009986ccc74b78055dc9c0d1",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-15T04:59:47+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/91f7a132e14c1f54e1ff102c855962f7a34c8503009986ccc74b78055dc9c0d1.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/golden/short-term-rentals/zoning-bylaw-excerpts-bed-and-breakfast-short-term-rental/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/golden/short-term-rentals/"
}