Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the City of Quesnel, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1980 - s.4.18 Short-Term Rentals, verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: A-1, RR-1, CR-1, RS-1, and RS-2 zones.
| licence required | yes | s. 4.18.6; s. 4.17.3(h) |
| zones allowed | A-1, RR-1, CR-1, RS-1, and RS-2 zones | s. 7.2(l), 8.2(i), 9.2(n), 10.2(i), 11.2(i) |
Defines short-term rental/accommodation. B&B permitted in a principal ground-oriented dwelling (max 2 guest rooms, 20 m2 each, one per parcel); secondary suites/carriage houses may be used for short-term accommodation; STRs are Type I Major Home Based Business; business licence number required on all listings.
Reports the City's Housing Solutions Table is reviewing short-term rental accommodation regulation alongside a broader Official Community Plan/Zoning Bylaw update; no short-term-rental-specific bylaw has been adopted as of this report.
City page linking the current Zoning Bylaw 1980.