Short-term rentals — Ucluelet, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Ucluelet, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013 (consolidated through Bylaw 1388, Jan 2026), verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: VR-1 Zone; zones specifically including Vacation Rental (VR-1) or (VR-2) as a permitted use.

District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013 (consolidated through Bylaw 1388, Jan 2026) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 406.3
owner occupancy required yes s. 406.1(1)(a)
zones allowed VR-1 Zone; zones specifically including Vacation Rental (VR-1) or (VR-2) as a permitted use. s. 406.1; VR-1.1.1(2)(a)
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Zoning bylaw with Vacation Rental VR-1/VR-2 zones and definitions, regulating where vacation rentals are permitted.

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