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SHORT TERM VACATION RENTALS:
QUICK FACTS
ACCORDING TO THE VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT ZONING BYLAW NO. 847, 2021...
- WHAT IS A SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL?
A Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) is defined as "the rental of a Dwelling Unit or a portion
of a Dwelling unit for less than 30 days".
- THERE ARE 2 TYPES OF STVR:
o MAJOR - Rental of an entire principal dwelling.
o MINOR - Rental of either a portion of a residence (e.g., a room), an attached secondary suite
(basement suite, garage suite etc.), or a detached accessory dwelling unit.
- CAN I HAVE A STVR IN MY ZONE?
o MAJOR:
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Only permitted on ENV, RR1, and R1 lots 1500m2 or larger.
o MINOR:
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Permitted on ENV, RR1, R1, R2, C1, C2, and C3 lots.
- MY ZONE DOESN'T PERMIT A STVR... WHY IS THAT?
o STVRs are currently permitted where the use is considered appropriate, where parking can be
accommodated on site, and with minimal impacts to neighbouring properties.
- I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A B&B OR RENT OUT A PORTION OF MY HOUSE, WHAT DO I
NEED TO KNOW?
o You would be considered a STVR Minor.
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You must be located in one of the zones above that permit STVR - Minor
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You must meet parking requirements (One dust free parking space per two (2)
bedrooms) plus parking for the remaining residence)
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The remainder of the home must be owner occupied or a long-term rental.
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Only 1 STVR is permitted per property.
- I WOULD LIKE TO RENT OUT MY ENTIRE HOUSE, WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
o You would be considered a STVR Major.
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You must be located in one of the zones above that permits STVR - Major
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Your lot must be 1500m2 or larger
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You must apply for a business License
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You must meet parking requirements (One dust free parking space per two (2)
bedrooms).
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Only 1 STVR is permitted per property.
**For all types of rentals and residential use, the residence must adhere to the BC
Building Code and Fire Code to ensure all occupants' safety. **