Short-term rentals — Port Alberni, British Columbia

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

Port Alberni, British Columbia has no short-term rentals bylaw on record as of 2026-10-19. City pamphlet summarizing short-term rental requirements and licensing.

No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-10-19).

B&B Short-Term Rental Pamphlet 2025

City pamphlet summarizing short-term rental requirements and licensing.

Bed and Breakfast (short-term rental) page

City issues a Bed and Breakfast Business Licence for STRs; permitted in single-detached home, legal secondary suite or guest house with permanent resident; up to two bedrooms; inspections.

City Bylaws index

Port Alberni bylaw index including Business Licence Regulation Bylaw 4951 and Zoning Bylaw.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://portalberni.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Short-term rentals across British Columbia · Short-term rentals in other municipalities