Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Village of Valemount, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Village of Valemount Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021 (consolidated), verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Zones allowed: ENV, RR1, R1, R2, C1, C2, C3.
| licence required | yes | s. 2.9(a), (d) |
| zones allowed | ENV, RR1, R1, R2, C1, C2, C3 | s. 5.2(e)-(f), 5.3(e), 5.3 Conditional(a), 5.4 Conditional(a)-(b), 5.5 Site Specific(d), 5.5 Conditional(b), 5.8(d), 5.9(d), 5.10(d) |
s.2.9 Short-Term Vacation Rentals: Minor (room or accessory unit; long-term tenant in principal dwelling) and Major (entire dwelling, parcel 1500 m2+, manager with 24-hr contact); business licence, fire inspection, one per parcel, parking; permitted only where zone allows.
Village quick-facts sheet summarizing the two STVR types and zone permissions under Zoning Bylaw 847.
Page offering STVR and B&B application forms; STVR Minor/Major licences.
Fee schedule: STVR Minor $100, STVR Major $150 business licence.