| licence required | True | s.4.1 A person must not carry on business as an operator without a valid licence |
| principal residence required | True | s.4.2(e) evidence that dwelling unit is occupied by operator as their principal residence (unless exempt under Zoning Bylaw) |
| fee | $345.00 per year (type code 7316); pro-rated quarterly in first year of operation only | s.4.3 annual fee $345 |
| platform rules | all marketing/listings must include valid licence number, approved sleeping unit count, and whether parking is provided | s.6.1 marketing must include licence number, approved sleeping unit count, whether parking provided |
| operator rules | operator must designate a responsible person available 24 hours/day who must attend within 2 hours of request; operator must notify neighbours; no more than one booking at a time; keep guest registry available to Licence Inspector; annual self-evaluation safety audit required | s.7.1 responsible person designated and available; s.8.1(g) available 24 hours/day, responds to nuisance complaint within 2 hours; s.8.1(n) guest registry; s.8.1(o) annual safety audit; s.8.1(p) no more than one booking at a time |
| fine range | maximum $50,000.00 per instance or per day on summary conviction | s.9.2 fine not exceeding $50,000.00 |
scout note
Regulates short-term rental accommodation businesses and requires annual business licences ($345); governs STR operations, listing requirements, and principal-residence rules in Kelowna.