Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the District Municipality of Lillooet, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business License and Regulation Bylaw 2006, No. 272 (consolidated to May 7, 2025) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: AG, RR, SR, R-1, R-2, RM, MC, C-1, C-3; ALR (Bed & Breakfast).
| licence required | yes | s. 33 |
Defines Online Short Term Rentals (under 90 days); one licence per property covering one suite/carriage home plus up to three bedrooms; may require application form, parking plan, good neighbour agreement, fire safety checklist, provincial registration number.
| licence required | yes | s. 6.4.1.1; s. 6.4.1.8 |
| owner occupancy required | yes | s. 6.4.1.2 |
| zones allowed | AG, RR, SR, R-1, R-2, RM, MC, C-1, C-3; ALR (Bed & Breakfast) | s. 6.4.1.3; s. 10.3.3; s. 11.3.11; s. 12.3.10; s. 13.3.7; s. 14.3.6; s. 15.3.6; s. 16.3.4; s. 18.2.1.24; s. 19.3.4; s. 21.3.4 |
Section 6.4 sets Short-Term Rental as an accessory use in permitted zones: allowed in single detached dwellings and secondary suites/carriage homes, max four bedrooms, no RV/camping use, parking and fire-safety conditions, provincial registry compliance.