Short-term rentals — Golden, British Columbia

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

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.

Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw No. 1438, 2020 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 4.1
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.	s. 4.3

scout note

Licensing process and regulations for B&Bs and STRs, enacted by Town of Golden council; licence required, responsible person, inspections.

Short Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts (Town page)

All STR/B&B operators need a Town business licence; provincial registry notes; application deadlines and forms.

Zoning Bylaw Excerpts: Bed and Breakfast / Short-Term Rental (s.9.2, 9.6)

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.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.golden.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-15 · Short-term rentals across British Columbia · Short-term rentals in other municipalities