To legally operate a short-term rental in Kelowna, British Columbia, you must complete both provincial and municipal registration requirements by May 1, 2025.Castanet.net - Kelowna's Homepage
✅ Provincial Registration (British Columbia)
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Requirement: Register each short-term rental unit with the B.C. Short-Term Rental Registry.
Fees: $100/year if you live on-site; $450/year if you do not.
Consequences of Non-Compliance:
Listings without a valid registration number will be removed from platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo starting June 1, 2025.
Future bookings will be canceled from that date. destinationbc.ca+2kelownanow.com+2BC Hotel Association+2Government of British ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia+6BC Hotel Association+6destinationbc.ca+6Short Term Rentalz+1Government of British Columbia+1
🏙️ Municipal Requirements (City of Kelowna)
Business Licence: Mandatory for all short-term rental operators.
Fees: $345 annually, plus a $50 application fee.
Principal Residence Requirement:
You must reside in the property for at least 240 days per year.
Rentals are permitted in your principal residence, and in secondary suites or carriage houses if you live on the same lot.
Additional Requirements:
Provide proof of principal residence.
Complete a fire safety self-evaluation.
Submit a Good Neighbour Agreement.
Obtain owner or strata consent if applicable.
Prepare a fire evacuation plan. BC Hotel Association+3City of Kelowna+3City of Kelowna+3BC Hotel Association+2Government of British Columbia+2City of Kelowna+2
📝 Next Steps
Register with the Province: Complete your registration at the B.C. Short-Term Rental Registry.
Apply for a City Business Licence: Submit your application through the City of Kelowna's Short-Term Rentals page.
Update Your Listings: Ensure your short-term rental listings display your provincial registration number and city business licence number by May 1, 2025.Kelowna Capital News+5Government of British Columbia+5BC Hotel Association+5City of Kelowna
If you need assistance with the application process or have further questions, feel free to ask!
