Short-term rentals — Sicamous, British Columbia

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

The District Municipality of Sicamous, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 1100, 2024 (consolidated, effective Sept 11, 2024), verified 2026-10-15.

Zoning Bylaw No. 1100, 2024 (consolidated, effective Sept 11, 2024) adopted bylaw

Short Term Rental (use of a Dwelling Unit as a Sleeping Unit) permitted only in listed zones (CR, MUR-2, C-1 to C-4 and C-6). s.3.10.9: STR operator needs a licence under the bylaw and the Business Licence Bylaw, off-street parking, a local responsible person who can attend within 1 hour, and max two adults per bedroom.

Short-Term Rentals (District of Sicamous web page)

Updated Jan 30, 2026; explains STR permitted zones, licence requirement, and difference from bed and breakfast.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.sicamous.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-15 · Short-term rentals across British Columbia · Short-term rentals in other municipalities