In the Town of Smithers, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 1987 (s.2.3 Short-Term Rentals), verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: A-1, LDR-1, R-3, R-6, R-7, C-1, C-1A (incl. Residential Overlay), and C-3 zones.
s. 2.3.1; s. 3.1.1(f); s. 4.1.1; s. 4.2.1(f); s. 4.5.1(g); s. 4.6.1(i); s. 5.1.1(x); s. 5.2.1(ee); s. 5.2.7.2(h); s. 5.4.1(k)
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Consolidated zoning bylaw (adopted 2025-06-17) permitting STRs within secondary suites/carriage houses and as auxiliary use in listed zones; principal residence rule, parking in downtown zones.
Short Term Rental and Bed & Breakfast Operations in Smithers
Town STR page: licensing from Oct 22 2024, provincial registry, principal residence rule since Oct 2022, fees, 2025 transition deadlines.