Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 3630 - s.5 Accessory Home Businesses excerpt (STR update), verified 2026-10-15. Zones allowed: A and RS zones only.
| owner occupancy required | yes | must occupy the dwelling unit as a principal residence |
| zones allowed | A and RS zones only | permitted in A and RS zones only |
s.5-4: STR accommodation permitted as accessory home business in A and RS zones only: up to two bedrooms, max four patrons, no cooking facilities, extra parking space per bedroom, operator's principal residence, not on lots with more than two dwelling units.
City business licence page linking the STR application form and zoning excerpt.
Port Coquitlam bylaw index.
City STR business licence application (May 2024): principal residence (183 days), 1-2 bedrooms, platform listing required, parking proof; refers to Business Bylaw 3725 and Zoning Bylaw 3630.