Short-term rental hosts, platforms and strata hotel platforms in B.C. must register and pay annual registration fees. Learn more on this page.
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Prior to registering, please review the information on the following pages that explain the registration process and requirements for each applicant type. Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements carefully. If you have further questions, please see the Short-Term Rental Registry Frequently Asked Questions.
For the best user experience, we recommend using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari for your application to register.
Register as a host Register as a platform Register as a strata hotel
Applicants can log-in to view the status of their application at any time.
Check your host application status
Check your platform application status
Check strata hotel application status
To help more families find a place to live, and to build on actions underway to make homes available for people, and not for speculators, the Province is launching a new short-term rental registry. Registration fees will support the short-term rental enforcement program and help ensure homes are being used for people living and working in B.C.
Hosts, platforms, and strata hotel platforms operating in B.C. must follow a simple online process to register with the Province by May 1, 2025.
Hosts who do not comply will:
Hosts are required to be registered by May 1, 2025. Consequences for failure to register have been extended to begin June 2, 2025, as follows:
What to do if your listing was removed from a short-term rental platform
Register your short-term rental
Add your registration information to your listings
If you have questions about why your listing was taken down (including if you are exempt from registration or if you believe your listing was taken down in error), or if you would like information about how to reinstate your listing, please contact your short-term rental platform directly. The Province is unable to directly assist hosts with reinstating their listings.
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The information on this webpage on 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 due to the legislative process.