| licence required | yes | s. 4.1.1 |
| owner occupancy required | yes | s. 2.5.1(a) |
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Licence requirements for B&B establishments and short term boarding and lodging (the two permitted STR licence routes).
Short-term rentals — Richmond, British Columbia
Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw 7360 (consolidated) - s.2.4 Bed and Breakfast, s.2.5 Short Term Boarding and Lodging and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. A licence is required.
| licence required | yes | s. 22.1; s. 23.1 |
| owner occupancy required | yes | s. 22.2.1; s. 23.2.1 |
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Licence needed for B&B and for boarding and lodging rentals under 90 days; boarding and lodging max 2 guests at a time, restrictions on marketing.
No dwelling unit may be used for accommodation for under 90 days unless part of a hotel/motel or used for boarding and lodging, agri-tourist accommodation, community care, dormitory or bed and breakfast in compliance with bylaws. s.5.5 sets B&B rules (max 3 guest rooms, 500 m apart).
City page: STR is under 90 days; operators must register; two options, B&B licence (single detached, principal residence, max 3 rooms/6 guests, 500 m spacing) or Boarding and Lodging (max 2 guests, no cooking facilities, not in secondary suite).
City guide summarising B&B and Boarding and Lodging licence criteria.