STR Type 2: Self-Contained Suite
Type 2: Self-Contained Suite on Principal Resident Property
Rent up to two fully self-contained suites on a property where the owner lives and is present during guest stays.
**Short-Term Rental Applications for the 2024 operating year have now closed. Any applications received after July 31st will be for the 2025 operating year**
A Type 2 STR is a fully self-contained separate suite on the principal residence property. This may be a basement suite, garden suite, carriage house or other legal self-contained dwelling unit. The owner/long-term renter lives on the property and is present during guest stays. Proof of owner’s authorization is required if a long-term tenant is the STR operator.
Examples of Type 2 units:
- Basement suite
- Garden suite
- Carriage house
- other legal self-contained dwelling unit.
NOTE: There is a limit of two STR suites per property. The property will require a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) if there are more than two STR accessory units and will pay an $1800 TUP application fee rather than the Type 2 application fee.
View or download the Operator's Guide for complete information.
Timeline
If you wish to obtain a business licence for a Type 2 STR in the current year, you must submit a complete application no later than July 31st of that same year.
Cost
One-time application fee of $200
Short-term rental business licence fee of $900/ year.
Apply Now
Please submit the following completed forms and $200 application fee (click the forms below, fill them out, sign and print/scan):
- STR Business Licence Application
- Self Assessment and Attestation
- Parking Plan
- Do you have more than two suites that you would like to rent out? Please fill out a Temporary Use Permit and submit the $1800 application fee.
- Are you a long-term renter looking to rent out rooms? If so, you will also need to complete an Owner Consent form.
- Is your home part of a Strata? If so, please fill out the Strata Consent form.
Once your application is approved, please pay the $900 annual STR business licence fee.