Requires a valid Short-Term Rental licence (annual/four-month/31-day types); caps 110 annual and 40 four-month licences; principal-residence rule; guest registry, parking and contact-person requirements; must also meet zoning/parking/noise bylaws.
Short-term rentals — Nelson, British Columbia
Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
The City of Nelson, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence Bylaw No. 3661, 2026 (Short-Term Rental Licence provisions; repeals Bylaw No. 3347, 2016), verified 2026-08-23.