Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Village of Pemberton, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw No. 855, 2019 (consolidated Oct 7, 2025) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Residential 1 (R-1), Residential 3 (R-3), and Residential Country Inn (RC-1) zones.
| licence required | yes | s. 21.1(b) |
| owner occupancy required | yes | s. 21.2 |
Part 21 regulates short-term rental, B&B and B&B Inn licences: one dwelling per licence, advertising must show licence number and occupancy, Good Neighbour Agreement, licence decal; STR licence location/cap section deleted by 2024 amendment.
| licence required | yes | s. 7.24(a)(v) |
| zones allowed | Residential 1 (R-1), Residential 3 (R-3), and Residential Country Inn (RC-1) zones | s. 11.1.2(d), s. 11.3.2(d), s. 11.4.2(c) |
s.7.24 Short-Term Rental: only in detached dwelling, secondary suite or detached accessory unit with a principal residence on lot; max 2 persons/bedroom up to 6 guests; parking per bedroom; STR limited to 5% of lots in mapped areas; permitted per zone.
Notes that renting, e.g. short-term rentals, requires a Village business licence under Bylaw 855.
Village of Pemberton bylaw index listing business licence and zoning bylaws.