Business licences & permits — Houston, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of Houston, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw No. 1220 (2025), verified 2026-09-24. A licence is required. Who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the municipality, subject to specific exemptions listed in section 3.3. Renewal: Annual; valid for the year obtained, invoice sent before December 31 for following year.
Business Licence Bylaw No. 1220 (2025)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
must not carry on any business withinthe municipality without a valid licence
who must license
Any person carrying on any business within the municipality, subject to specific exemptions listed in section 3.3.
must not carry on any business withinthe municipality without a valid licence; s. 3.3
renewal
Annual; valid for the year obtained, invoice sent before December 31 for following year.
s. 3.13; s. 3.15
scout note
Requires and regulates business licences for businesses operating in the Village of Houston (2025).