Defines Short-Term Rental (under 30 consecutive days, excluding B&B and Tourist Accommodation). STR is not a permitted use in any zone; also expressly prohibited in garden suites and in residential uses in one comprehensive zone (893.2). No STR licence class exists.
Short-term rentals — Saanich, British Columbia
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The District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw 8200 (consolidated), verified 2026-10-15.
Bylaw listing page.
Page (updated July 2026) says STRs are prohibited in all zones and housing types; Council directed staff on 2026-07-06 to draft bylaws allowing STR up to 120 nights/yr, expected to Council early 2027; not in effect until adopted.