Short-term rental platforms must register to operate in B.C. Learn about registering as a platform operating in B.C. on this page.
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By May 1, 2025, short-term rental platforms must be registered with the provincial short-term rental registry.
Understanding provincial requirements is the responsibility of the platform. Non-compliance with the requirements may result in penalties, such as:
To operate in B.C., platforms must register and follow all platform requirements.
For information on strata-hotel platform registration, visit the strata-hotel platform registration page.
Follow these steps to register a short-term rental platform:
See a visual quick guide for applying for short-term rental registration for platforms (PDF, 2 MB)
Platforms must pay an annual fee to register. Platforms that operate more than one website are only required to submit a single registration application. Fees will not be refunded if an application is denied.
Activity |
Annual fee + $1.50 service fee |
---|---|
Major Online Accommodation Platform Fee (1000 or more listings) |
$5000.00 |
Medium Online Accommodation Platform Fee (250 to 999 listings) |
$600.00 |
Minor Online Accommodation Platform Fee (under 250 listings) |
$600.00 |
The expandable menu below shows processes for different application outcomes.
Approved registration
Once registration is approved, platforms are required to:
Denied applications
If the Registrar cannot confirm that an application meets registration requirements, the applicant will be notified that the application is under consideration and given an opportunity to be heard. They will have five days to provide additional information, such as proof of principal residence. If the information provided is insufficient or if the applicant fails to respond in time, the application may be denied without further notice.
If an application is denied, the applicant can request a review of the decision:
Cancelled or suspended registration
If the Registrar determines that the registrant has failed to comply with or does not meet the registration requirements, the registrant will be notified that the application is under consideration and will have an opportunity to be heard. The applicant will have five days to provide additional information to support their registration.
If the information provided does not justify maintaining registration, or if the registrant fails to respond in time, the registration may be suspended or cancelled without further notice.
Platforms whose registrations are cancelled or suspended can request a review of the decision:
All registrations must be renewed annually​. A renewal can be denied when a platform has:
Make sure you have the following information to apply for registration:
If platforms have a legal question, they may wish to consult a lawyer. The Registrar cannot provide legal advice.
Platform registry terms and conditions
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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.