Short-term rentals — Williams Lake, British Columbia

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

In the City of Williams Lake, British Columbia, short-term rentals rules are set by Business License Bylaw No. 2365, 2022, verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required. Fee: $150.00.

Business License Bylaw No. 2365, 2022 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 10
fee	$150.00	Schedule "A", Code 0101

scout note

Defines 'short-term rental' as accommodation for under 90 consecutive days and requires a $150 business licence for operators, including hosts advertising via Airbnb, VRBO, or classifieds.

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