Short-term rentals — Courtenay, British Columbia

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

In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-term rentals and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required. Fee: $300 annual business licence fee. Zones allowed: All of Courtenay in single residential dwellings, detached accessory dwelling units and secondary suites as part of a single residential dwelling.

Short-term rentals adopted bylaw
licence required yes Business licence and provincial registration
owner occupancy required yes Who can operate a short-term rental
zones allowed All of Courtenay in single residential dwellings, detached accessory dwelling units and secondary suites as part of a single residential dwelling Where short-term rentals are allowed
fee $300 annual business licence fee Business licence and provincial registration
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Regulates short-term rental accommodations in Courtenay, including licensing, zoning restrictions, and operator obligations.

Zoning Bylaw No. 3203 (Consolidated July 21, 2026) - short-term rental use regulations adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 6.19.1(9)
owner occupancy required yes s. 6.19.1(7)
zones allowed single residential dwelling, accessory dwelling unit, or secondary suite as part of a single residential dwelling s. 6.19.1(1)
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Short-term rentals (adopted via Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, 2025, now folded into the Zoning Bylaw) are permitted only as an owner's principal residence in a single dwelling, accessory unit or secondary suite: max 1 per property, 3 bedrooms, 6 guests; not combinable with B&B/daycare; extra parking stall required.

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