100 Mile House business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply
Do I need a business licence in 100 Mile House, and how do I get one?
Short answer
Yes. Every business operating in the District of 100 Mile House needs a licence, with a few exceptions. The fee is $120 for the first calendar year, then $80 a year. Apply by mail, email or in person; the District aims for 10 business days after a complete application.
Key facts
| Who needs one | Every business operating in the District. Not required for some activities, such as charity events, renting not more than 2 rooms, or commercial travellers selling to merchants; non-profits register instead. Federal, provincial and District activity is outside the bylaw.Business Licences, Business Licences page; Business License Bylaw No. 1407, 2023, s. 8.1 and 8.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAll businesses operating in the District of 100 Mile House are required to obtain a business license. A person must not operate a business within the District except in a business of letting or renting rooms if not more than 2 rooms are Non-profit organizations are not required to obtain a business license |
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| Fee | $120 for the first calendar year, then $80 a year; $80 if a business starts after July 31. Mobile/street vendor $250; farmer's market $80; cannabis $500; special event $250; transfer $35.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1434, 2024, Schedule D, Schedule D, ss. 1 to 10 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingwill be One Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($120.00) reduced to Eighty Dollars ($80.00) in the second and subsequent Eighty Dollars ($80.00), where a person submits an application and commences 6 Mobile/Street Vendor $ 250.00 5 Farmer's Market $ 80.00 3. Cannabis - Production or Retail Sales $ 500.00 9 Special Events $ 250.00 10 Transfer Fee $ 35.00 |
| How to apply | Submit the business licence application by mail, email or in person. Check zoning first. The District says all businesses must pass a fire inspection before a licence is issued, and building permit work must be complete. It aims for 10 business days after a complete application.New Business Licence, New Business Licence page; Business Licences, Business Licences page, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingForms can be submitted by mail, email or in person. Zoning for your business location must be checked prior to submitting your Please allow 10 business days for processing of your licence. All business's operating within the Districts boundaries must pass a Fire Inspection prior to the issuance of your business licence. your building permit must be completed prior to issuance of your business licence |
| Renewal | Licences expire on December 31. Renewal notices are mailed in mid-December and payment is due by January 31; after that the licence is treated as a new application, and the Fees Bylaw adds 50%. Pay in person by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.New Business Licence, New Business Licence page; Renew Business Licence, Renew Business Licence page; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1434, 2024, Schedule D, Schedule D, s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAll business licences expire on December 31st of the current year. payment is due no later than January 31st of the new year. may be paid in person at the District Office by cash, cheque, debit, or credit card will be charged out at the appropriate rates, as calculated above, plus 50%. |
| Inter-community licence | Not confirmed. The District's pages do not mention an inter-community licence. |
| Fine | Bylaw notice (Bylaw No. 1429, 2026), carrying on business without a licence: $125 if paid within 14 days, $250 in 15 to 28 days, $275 after 28 days. In court: a fine of $100 to $2,000 plus costs; each day is a separate offence.Business License Bylaw No. 1407, 2023, s. 11.1 to 11.3; Council agenda package, September 8, 2026, Bylaw No. 1429 Schedule A, Business License Bylaw No. 1407, s. 8.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinga ticket issued under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more constitute a new and separate offence. Carrying on business without a license $125.00 $250.00 $275.00 |
| Bylaw | Business License Bylaw No. 1407, 2023Business License Bylaw No. 1407, 2023, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW NO.1407, 2023 |
How it works
Every business operating in the District needs a licence under Business License Bylaw No. 1407. It is not required for some activities, such as charity events, renting not more than 2 rooms, or commercial travellers selling to merchants. Non-profits register instead. Federal, provincial and District activity is outside the bylaw.
Steps
- Check your zoning first (see zoning-lookup).
- Submit the business licence application by mail, email or in person.
- The District says all businesses must pass a fire inspection before a licence is issued, and building permit work must be complete.
- Some businesses also need Interior Health approval; those cannot be transferred to a new owner or location.
- Licences expire on December 31. Renewal notices are mailed in mid-December and payment is due by January 31. Pay in person by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.
Good to know
- Other fees: mobile/street vendor $250; farmer's market $80; cannabis $500; special event $250; transfer $35. Other rates (carnivals, rentals and lodging, off-premises sales) are in Schedule D of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
- After January 31 a renewal is treated as a new application, and the Fees Bylaw adds 50%.
- Carrying on business without a licence: a bylaw notice is $125 if paid within 14 days, $250 in 15 to 28 days, $275 after 28 days. In court, a fine of $100 to $2,000 plus costs; each day is a separate offence.
- The District's pages do not mention an inter-community licence. Ask the District.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Business Licences, District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
- New Business Licence, District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
- Renew Business Licence, District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
- Business License Bylaw No. 1407, 2023 (PDF), District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1434, 2024, Schedule D (PDF), District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
- Council agenda package, September 8, 2026 (PDF), District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
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