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# Short-Term Nightly Rentals
Short-Term Nightly Rentals in Sun Peaks are regulated through the Zoning Bylaw, Short-Term Nightly Rental Policy and the Business License and Regular Bylaw. Additionally, in October 2023 the Province enacted the *Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act* *.* The new rules include:
* Short Term Nightly Rentals are required to register with the Province. Hosts who do not comply will have their listings taken down and have future bookings cancelled.
* Define short-term rental (STR) as accommodations provided to members of the public in a host's property, in exchange for money, **for a period of less than 90 consecutive days.**
* Require STR hosts to display a valid business license number on their listing
* Require a STR rental platform to remove a listing if it is not compliance with a business license requirement
* Require STR rental platforms to share information about short-term listings on a monthly basis
* Require STR hosts to include a provincial registration number on their listing (effective 2025)
* Increased fines and tickets
The principal residence requirement which limits short term nightly rentals to the host's principal residence plus one secondary suite/accessory dwelling on the same property does not apply in Sun Peaks. The 14 resort municipalities are exempt from this requirement unless they opt in. The Municipality has not opted in at this time.
Additional information related to Short-Term Nightly Rentals can be found in our Document Library or on the Provincial website.
##### **All Short-term nightly rentals must have a valid on mountain contact.** To update or add an on mountain contact please fill out the STNR on Mountain Contact form.
## Frequently Asked Questions
* **Short-term rentals are accommodations provided to members of the public in a host's property, in exchange for money, for a period of less than 90 consecutive days. They are generally tourist accommodations that are often found in residential or resort areas. They may be advertised via online platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia and FlipKey, and may also be advertised on other web forums including Facebook Marketplace, or found in classified ads in newspapers.**
All properties zoned Tourist Accommodation (TA) or include tourist accommodation as a permitted use within their zone may rent short-term with a valid business license. Owners wishing to short-term rent a single-family dwelling or duplex may be able to apply for a Temporary Use Permit provided your subdivision has no more than 25% of built homes currently permitted to rent short-term.
* Depending on the type of rental. Short-term rentals of less than 90 days require the proper approvals and a business license as noted above. Long-term rentals subject to the Residential Tenancy Act do not require municipal approval or a business license.
* A Temporary Use Permit for Short Term Nightly Rental is subject to any number of conditions which commonly include but are not restricted to the following:
+ Limiting Short Term Nightly Rental to **either** the principal dwelling or the secondary suite.
+ Limiting the maximum occupancy.
+ Ensuring an on-mountain manager is available 24/7 to respond to any issues or disturbances. Council may give preference to properties with on-site managers.
+ Permitting Sun Peaks to conduct random inspections of the dwelling during the term of the Temporary Use Permit.
In addition, Council can include any other provisions prior to issuance on a case-by-case basis. Council may also address parking, snow storage and deficiencies at this time. The decision to issue a Temporary Use Permit ultimately rests with Council.
* If you have a single-family dwelling with a suite, only the main unit OR a legal suite will be granted Short Term Nightly Rental use. For homes without suites, the entire house may be considered for Short Term Rental. Long term rentals are permitted in either or both of the units.
* A Temporary Use Permit can be issued for any term*up to a maximum of three years*with the possibility of one extension for up to 3 additional years. In the final year of the renewal, a second permit may be applied for however, the full application and municipal review will be required. Owners must go through the full TUP application process to continue to rent short-term beyond the two three-year terms.
* No. While the provincial legislation around short-term nightly rentals requires that a short-term nightly rental property be the principal residence of the owner, resort municipalities such as Sun Peaks are exempt from this requirement.
* In order to allow for efficient and effective snow clearing on municipal roads, on-street parking is prohibited in the winter which means sufficient resident and guest parking must be made available within your property. As pushing snow onto or across municipal roads is prohibited, a snow management plan is also required showing where snow will be stored or how it will be removed.
* Any person who violates the bylaw may be subject to legal action and a penalty each day that they are in violation.
* To make a complaint:
+ Call Bylaw Enforcement at (778) 257-2275
+ Email [email protected]
+ Fill out the Short-Term Nightly Rental Complaint form