Short-term rentals
B.C.'s short-term rental legislation helps more people find a place to live, provides local governments with stronger enforcement tools for short-term rental bylaws, and establishes a Provincial role in regulating short-term rentals.
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B.C.'s short-term rental legislation
Like many jurisdictions, B.C. is regulating short-term rentals to help return more short-term rental units into homes for people. Learn more about B.C.'s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and regulations on this page.
Short-term rental registration
Short-term rental hosts, platforms and strata hotel platforms in B.C. must register and pay annual registration fees. Learn more on this page.
Provincial principal residence requirement
Short-term rentals are limited to principal residences in many B.C. communities. Learn more on this page.
Information for visitors and local governments
Provincial rules for short-term rentals are now in effect in B.C. Navigate to information for visitors to B.C. and local governments on this page.
Compliance and enforcement
The Province has established a Compliance and Enforcement Unit (CEU) within the Short-Term Rental Branch in the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs. The CEU works to ensure that the provincial short-term rental rules are being followed.
Subscribing for short-term rental updates
Subscribe for emailed updates to B.C.'s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act, regulations and related information by entering your email address in the Subscribe text box at the bottom of this page.