Short-term rentals — Penticton, British Columbia

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

In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw No. 2026-01 - Short Term Rentals (s.14.1), verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required.

Business Licence Bylaw No. 2026-01 - Short Term Rentals (s.14.1) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3.1
owner occupancy required yes s. 14.1.2(c)
scout note

One STR licence per parcel; operator must own or have owner consent, provide strata-bylaw confirmation where applicable, prove the unit is their principal residence, post occupant-load/contact info, and include the licence number in all listings.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://penticton.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Short-term rentals across British Columbia · Short-term rentals in other municipalities