Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Village of Nakusp, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 (consolidated, to Bylaw 767, 2026) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. A licence is required. Zones allowed: R-1, R-2, R-3, RU-1, C-1, C-2, C-5, and LD-1 zones.
| licence required | yes | s. 16(1) |
Section 16: a business licence is required to operate a Short-Term Rental; in C1 and LD-1 zones the applicant states the 90 days the rental will be available; must follow Zoning Bylaw; licence image must be posted on Airbnb/VRBO/Booking listings. B&B also needs licence.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.24.1(a) |
| zones allowed | R-1, R-2, R-3, RU-1, C-1, C-2, C-5, and LD-1 zones | s. 6.1.2(b)(v), 6.2.2(b)(v), 6.3.2(b)(v), 6.6.2(b)(v), 6.7.2(b)(ii), 6.8.2(b)(v), 6.11.2(b)(v), 6.12.2(b)(ii) |
Defines Short-Term Rental; s.3.24 general rules (one STR per parcel, not on same parcel as a B&B, parking requirement); STR permitted in listed zones with zone-specific conditions.