Short-term rental accommodation refers to the rental of a dwelling unit, or any portion of it, for fewer than 90 consecutive days. This does not include bed and breakfast accommodation.

If the proposed bylaw passes, short-term rentals would be permitted across the City of Courtenay in any zone where single-residential dwellings, secondary suites or detached accessory dwelling units are permitted.

Only the property-owner who has their principal residence on the same property would be able to operate short-term rental accommodation.

"Principal residence" means a dwelling unit where a person lives for the majority of the calendar year.

A short-term rental accommodation may consist of an entire dwelling unit, including a secondary suite within a single residential dwelling or an accessory detached dwelling unit.

A bed and breakfast is limited to a maximum of two bedrooms within a single residential dwelling, and breakfast must be provided to guests.

Yes. All short-term rentals in Courtenay would require an annual business licence.

The proposed licence fee is $300 per year.

Yes. All short-term rentals in Courtenay would have to register with the Province of B.C.

Only one short-term rental accommodation is allowed per property.

A short-term rental can have up to three bedrooms.

A short-term rental can accommodate up to six guests per stay.

Yes. The number of parking stalls you must provide depends on the type of dwelling used for the short-term rental.

If you are renting out your principal residence (not a separate suite or accessory dwelling), you must provide one additional parking stall beyond what's already required under Courtenay’s Zoning Bylaw.

City staff can help confirm how many stalls are required based on the information you provide in your business licence application.