Short-term rentals — Tofino, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Tofino, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by District of Tofino Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 1239, 2022 (consolidated) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Tourist accommodation property where accommodation of paying guests for less than 30 days is a permitted use pursuant to the Zoning Bylaw.

District of Tofino Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 1239, 2022 (consolidated) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3(1)
owner occupancy required no s. 7.3(8)(a)-(b)
zones allowed Tourist accommodation property where accommodation of paying guests for less than 30 days is a permitted use pursuant to the Zoning Bylaw s. 7.3(1)(a); s. 2 definition of "Tourist accommodation property"
fee Short Term Rental based on One (1) Sleeping Unit: $519.70 (2025), $535.30 (2026), $551.40 (2027); each additional sleeping unit: $171.40 (2025), $176.60 (2026), $181.90 (2027); processing fee: $75.60 (2025), $77.90 (2026), $80.20 (2027) Schedule "A", Class 9-1; Schedule "A", Other Fees
scout note

Business licence bylaw with specific short-term rental requirements (s.7.2 per district page): max 3 guest bedrooms, max 6 overnight guests, permanent resident must live on premises, local representative within 2 hours, Good Neighbour Guide to guests.

District of Tofino Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated, updated April 4, 2024) adopted bylaw
owner occupancy required no 4.3.2.j.vii
zones allowed Caretaker's Cottage, Single-Family Dwelling, or Secondary Suite located within a Single-Family Dwelling 4.3.2.j.ii
scout note

Zoning bylaw defining and regulating short-term rental, bed and breakfast, guest house and tourist accommodation uses and where each is eligible.

Short-Term Rental Regulations (District of Tofino web page)

Summarizes Tofino STR rules in zoning and business licence bylaws, provincial legislation links, and proposed Tourist Accommodation definition amendments.

Short-Term Rental and BnB Business Licence Requirements (Nov 2025)

Five-page requirements sheet for STR and B&B licences including permanent resident requirement.

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