Short-term rentals — Ladysmith, British Columbia

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

In the Town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Rental Bylaw, 2024, No. 2188, verified 2026-10-18. A licence is required.

Short-Term Rental Bylaw, 2024, No. 2188 adopted bylaw

licence required

yes

s. 2

scout note

No marketing or operating an STR without a valid business licence; licence number must appear in ads; application needs title search and owner consent; fines up to $5,000. Scanned PDF read by OCR.

Business Licences (Town of Ladysmith web page)

Links Business Licence Bylaw 1513, Zoning Amendment 2187 and Marketing of Short Term Rental Business Licence 2188.

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