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Fraser Lake short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Fraser Lake?

Fraser Lake, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Fraser Lake you can rent short term (under 30 consecutive days) only in your own primary residence, in R1, R2 and C2 zones. A Bed & Breakfast needs a Village business licence ($75 a year). Provincial registration also applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days.

Key facts

AllowedYes, in the operator's primary residence only. Short-term rental is a permitted accessory use in R1, R2 and C2 zones; a Bed & Breakfast is allowed in A1, R1 and R2 and must be wholly inside the principal dwelling, not in a suite.Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, ss. 2.4, 3.8, 6.2.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
SHORT TERM RENTAL ACCOMODATION means an accommodation provided to
members of the public in a short-term rental operator’s primary residence
The Bed & Breakfast use must be entirely contained within the
The Bed and Breakfast use is not permitted within an Accessory
Business licenceA Bed & Breakfast must have a valid Village business licence; the standard business licence fee is $75 a year.Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.8(c); Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
A person operating a Bed and Breakfast must have a valid
Business License issued and approved by the Village
DESCRIPTION FEE SUBJECT TO CPI Business License 75.00 Yes Relocation with an Active Business 0.00 N/A
Provincial registrationFraser Lake is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the principal residence requirement does not apply here. Provincial registration still applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days, regardless of any local licence.Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Exempt communities list · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
List of exempt communities and land where the principal residence requirement does not apply
Fraser Lake
Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days
Operating rulesOperator's own primary residence only. A Bed & Breakfast must be inside the principal dwelling, not in a suite, with at most one employee outside the household and a business licence. Parking: 1 space per guest room. Guest and bedroom limits are not stated.Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, s. 3.8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Up to one (1) person, in addition to family members residing in the
principal dwelling, may be employed by the Bed and Breakfast;
Bed & Breakfast (a) 1 per guest room
Up to one (1) person, in addition to family members residing in the principal dwelling, may be employed by the Bed and Breakfast;
FineNot confirmed. No ticket amount for operating without a licence is listed in the bylaw notice schedule.
BylawBylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (ss. 2.4, 3.8) and Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, Title; Business Licensing, Business Licensing page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw
Business Licence Bylaw No. 774, 2016

How it works

Under the Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw, short-term rental (under 30 consecutive days) is allowed in the operator's primary residence only. It is a permitted accessory use in the R1, R2 and C2 zones. A Bed & Breakfast is allowed in the A1, R1 and R2 zones.

A Bed & Breakfast must be wholly inside the principal dwelling, not in a suite, with at most one employee from outside the household. It must have a valid Village business licence. Parking is 1 space per guest room. The bylaw does not state guest or bedroom limits.

Steps

  1. Confirm your zone in the Zoning Bylaw (see the zoning-lookup answer).
  2. For a Bed & Breakfast, apply for a business licence: $75 a year (see the business-licence answer).
  3. Check the Province's short-term rental rules. Provincial registration still applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days, regardless of any local licence.

Good to know

  • Fraser Lake is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the Province's principal residence requirement does not apply here. The Village's own zoning still limits rentals to your primary residence.
  • The licence fee is subject to CPI. The posted pages do not say whether other short-term rentals need a separate licence.
  • No ticket amount for operating without a licence is listed in the bylaw notice schedule. Ask the Village office, 250-699-6257.

Official forms and pages

The same question in other places

Vanderhoof · Fort St James · Burns Lake · Houston · Prince George · Granisle

Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality →

Sources

  1. Bylaw 875, 2025 Zoning Bylaw (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Bylaw 881, 2026 Fees and Charges, Schedule 5 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Business Licensing, Village of Fraser Lake (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Principal residence requirement, Province of BC (read 2026-11-08)
  5. Contact, Village of Fraser Lake (read 2026-11-08)

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