Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2253, 2019 (consolidated) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-15. A licence is required. Fee: $25.00 new licence administration fee; $190.00 plus $25.00/tourist accommodation property annual fee. Zones allowed: Premises where temporary accommodation or lodging of paying guests is a permitted use under the Zoning Bylaw or a land use contract.
| licence required | yes | s. 3; s. 8 |
| fee | $25.00 new licence administration fee; $190.00 plus $25.00/tourist accommodation property annual fee | Schedule A |
Business licence bylaw under which the tourist accommodation licence is issued; listed on the municipality's bylaw page. Not text-checked for STR class.
| licence required | yes | without a current licence |
| zones allowed | Premises where temporary accommodation or lodging of paying guests is a permitted use under the Zoning Bylaw or a land use contract. | temporary accommodation or temporary lodging of paying guests is a permitted use |
Regulates commercial tourist accommodation businesses (vacation rentals, hotels); operators must hold a valid business licence under the Business Licence Bylaw; unlicensed tourist accommodation prohibited.
Defines tourist accommodation (temporary lodging by visitors) and sets RTA tourist accommodation zones and hotel/inn/lodge/tourist accommodation additional use regulations.
Tourist accommodation licences required since 2017 for all vacation rentals; unlicensed nightly rentals fined (currently $1,000, amending toward $3,000/day); licence number must appear on listings.
Licence requirements for tourist accommodation, fire safety checklist, owner authorization and zoning/covenant provisions.