The City of North Vancouver amended its Business Licence Bylaw to align with a new provincial regulation restricting short-term rentals (STRs) to a resident’s principal residence. Under the bylaw, current and potential STR operators will be required to hold a business licence with the City by October 1, 2024.
The new provincial regulation came into effect on May 1, 2024 and restricts STRs - stays of less than 90 consecutive days - to a resident’s principal residence, plus one additional rental unit on the same property, such as a secondary suite or coach house.
New Business Licence Categories for STRs
Current or potential operators must apply for a City business licence in one of three STR categories:
- Short-Term Boarding, which includes rental of one or more furnished bedrooms without any cooking facilities;
- Short-Term Residential Rental, which includes rental of an entire self-contained residence (includes a toilet, bathroom, sleeping and living area, and a cooking facility); or
- Bed and Breakfast, which includes rental of one or more furnished bedrooms with breakfast provided.
Information and Resources for STR Operators
The City has developed a suite of resources for STR operators to support them in the business licence application process and understanding more about the provincial regulations. An operator’s handbook, frequently asked questions, and all required forms are available at cnv.org/ShortTermRentals or in person at City Hall.
Current or potential STR operators can contact staff with inquiries at licence@cnv.org or call the City’s Gateway service at 604-982-9675.
Learn More
Information about the new STR requirements and City business licence application process is available at cnv.org/ShortTermRentals.
More information on the Provincial requirements can be found at gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals#.