Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 9-60, 2012 (Medium- and Short-Term Rentals division), verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required.
| licence required | yes | s. 523(b) |
| owner occupancy required | yes | provided the property is the principal residence of the registered property owner |
2025 amendment added a Short-Term Rental Accommodation licensing regime: STRs (<30-day bookings) require a business licence and must be the owner's principal residence (or a secondary suite on it); unlegalized suites also need a building permit.
Council report recommending the 2025 Zoning Bylaw and Business Licence Bylaw amendments that created Kamloops' short-term rental licensing regime, aligning the city with BC's provincial short-term rental legislation.