| licence required | True | s. 4.1.1 |
| who must license | any person conducting business within City; includes resident, non-resident, home-based; excludes small rental (2 units or fewer), charities, garage sales (4 or fewer per year) | s. 4.1.1, 4.1.2 |
| fee | Tier 1 $100 (HBB); Tier 2 $150; Tier 3 $180 (includes STR); Tier 4 $300; Tier 5 $700; Tier 6 $1,000; Tier 7 $1,500 | Schedule A |
| renewal | annual, expires December 31 | s. 4.5.1 |
scout note
Requires and regulates business licences in Powell River; includes provisions for short-term rentals and cannabis retail, amended April 2024 to align with provincial STR Act.