Information for local governments
Last updated on January 3, 2025Find local government resources for the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act on this page.
Resources for local governments
Policy guidance for local governments (December 2023)
Description: This policy guide for local governments was created in December 2023 to aid in interpretation of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. Note: This guidance does not include changes made in regulation after October 2023.
Slides from STRAA presentation for local governments (May 1, 2024)
Description: This slide deck provides an overview of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and subsequent regulations, with a particular focus on key considerations and implications for local governments.
Webinar recording for local governments (January 31, 2024)
Description: This presentation provides an overview of the objectives and execution of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act, with a particular focus on key considerations and implications for local governments.
Local Government FAQs
Description: This document provides answers to questions posed by local governments following a May 2024 webinar for local governments on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and regulations.
STR Data Portal Guidance for Local Governments
Description: This webpage provides information for local governments about the Ministry of Housing’s Short-term Rental (STR) Data Portal, including accessing STR listing data and using the notice and takedown process under s. 18 of the Short-term Rental Accommodations Act and ss. 15-16 of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Regulation.
Helpful links
- Learn more about B.C.'s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act
- Find definitions and key concepts related to B.C.'s Short-Term Rentals Accommodations Act
- Subscribe for emailed updates to B.C.'s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act, regulations and related information
- See Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act news release, backgrounders, and technical briefing presentation
- See the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act Bill 35 (2023)
- See the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act Regulations (May 1, 2023)
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Disclaimer
The information on this webpage about the Province of British Columbia’s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and regulations is provided for the user’s convenience as a basic starting point. It is not a substitute for getting legal advice or other professional advice. If there is a conflict between the information on this webpage and the legislation or regulations, the legislation and regulations prevail. The interpretation of legislation is also affected by court decisions. This information may be subject to change, including changes due to the legislative process.