Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the District Municipality of Port Hardy, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013 (consolidated Dec 2025), s.3.14 Short Term Vacation Rental (amended by Bylaws 1126-2020 and 1181-2025), verified 2026-10-15. Zones allowed: R-1, R-1s, R-2, R-3, RM-1, RR-1, and CD-11.
| zones allowed | R-1, R-1s, R-2, R-3, RM-1, RR-1, and CD-11 | s. 6.1(b)(7), s. 6.2(b)(5), s. 6.3(b)(7), s. 6.4(b)(7), s. 6.5(b)(4), s. 6.8(b)(7), s. 12.11(b)(7) |
Defines STVR as rental under 90 consecutive days. One STVR per parcel and per registered owner; not in apartments with shared entrances; strata/park owner approval; BC Building/Fire Code compliance; no STVR plus B&B on same property; residential parking rules.
Operators need a District business licence (renewed annually, fire/safety inspection before new licence) plus provincial registry; one STVR per property and per owner; PST and MRDT collection notes.