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 "answer": "In the District Municipality of Metchosin, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw No. 352 (with Bylaw 647 STR class), verified 2026-10-18. A licence is required. Fee: $35. Zones allowed: All Zones.",
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 "municipality": "Metchosin",
 "status_type": "District Municipality",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "short_term_rental",
 "label": "Short-term rentals",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
 "official_website": "https://www.metchosin.ca/",
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   "title": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 352 (with Bylaw 647 STR class)",
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   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2002-11-04",
   "document_url": "https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/3132",
   "summary": "Defines Short Term Rental (under 30 consecutive days); requires STR business licence, licence number in advertising, security deposit; classification in all zones, fee Table 1A.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-str",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-15",
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   "facts": {
    "licence_required": true,
    "zones_allowed": "All Zones",
    "fee": "$35"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "licence_required": "s. 3(a)",
    "zones_allowed": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "fee": "Schedule \"B\", Table 1, A"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/metchosin/short-term-rentals/bylaw-352/",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Metchosin Business Licences page (STR section)",
   "category": "short_term_rental",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.metchosin.ca/municipal-hall/business-licences",
   "summary": "Page linking STR licence package, guide and Good Neighbour brochure.",
   "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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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Short Term Rentals - overview of Metchosin's business licence requirements",
   "category": "short_term_rental",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://metchosin.civicweb.net/document/3147",
   "summary": "Overview: licence required for rentals under 30 days; $35 fee and $500 deposit, 24/7 contact, neighbour notice, expires Oct 31.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-str",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-15",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/metchosin/short-term-rentals/"
}