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Short-Term Rental Licences

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A short-term rental is the rental of a residential property on a daily or weekly basis. These rentals can be booked by a third party such as Airbnb and VRBO or booked privately. 

New regulations are in place for operating short-term rentals (STRs) in the District of Sechelt. All short-term rentals (STRs) must be licensed.

STR operators can apply now for their 2023 business licence.

Types of STR

  1. Type 1 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE - rental of up to three bedrooms within a principal residence where the operator lives and is present during guest stays. Permit applications are accepted throughout the year.
  2. Type 2 SELF-CONTAINED SUITE ON PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTY - rental of up to two self-contained suites on a principal residence property where the operator lives and is present during guest stays. Permit applications are accepted throughout the year.
  3. Type 3 SECONDARY RESIDENCE - rental of the entire dwelling unit.  This applies to vacation homes and investment properties where the owner does not primarily reside. A limited number of Temporary Use Permits will be made available for Type 3 STRs. Note: Application period closes at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023. Applications for 2023 will not be accepted beyond that date.

How to Apply for a Licence

  1. Determine the appropriate category of STR. Please see the Operator's Guide for details.
  2. Submit the completed STR Business Licence Application forms and application fee.
  3. Pay annual business licence fee upon approval.

For updated information, as well as a look back through the engagement process and recommendations received, please visit our engagement site - yoursaysechelt.ca.

Click the type if STR below for specific information and application
Short term rental Type 1
Type 1: Rooms

Room in a principal residence where the owner lives and is present during stays.

Apply Now
Short term rental type 2
Type 2: Self-Contained Suite

Self-contained suite (up to two) on a property where the owner lives and is present.

Apply Now
Short term rental Type 3
Type 3: Secondary Residence

An entire dwelling unit, such as a vacation home where the owner does not live. 

Apply Now
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