STR operators need an annual licence; Type 1 (rooms in principal residence) and Type 2 (one suite); must be principal residence; max two STR licences; no marketing without licence; application needs proof of residence, strata or owner consent, fire safety plan and parking plan. Fees in Bylaw 575.
Short-term rentals — Sechelt, British Columbia
Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw No. 520, 2012 (consolidated Feb 2026) incl. Schedule B Short-Term Rental Licence Terms and Conditions and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. A licence is required. Zones allowed: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and RU1.
| licence required | yes | s. 2.8.1(j) |
| owner occupancy required | yes | s. 2.8.1(a) |
| zones allowed | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and RU1 | s. 1.1.2, 1.2.2, 1.3.2, 1.4.2, 1.5.2, 1.6.2, 1.9.2 |
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Short-Term Rental permitted as accessory use in listed residential zones (s.2.8): only in operator's principal residence, one principal residence per operator, accessory-unit STR only if operator lives on site, no RVs/boats, secondary-residence STR needs a Temporary Use Permit; parking s.3.12 one stall per STR bedroom up to 3.
Operator guide to licence types, requirements and zoning/business licence/solid waste rules.
Describes STR program: Type 1 and Type 2, principal-resident operator must be present, no un-hosted secondary residences, annual licence plus provincial registration, renewals invoiced from 2026.