# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Harrison Hot Springs

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title: "Harrison Hot Springs building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit in Harrison Hot Springs, and how do I apply?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
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# Harrison Hot Springs building permits: when you need one and how to apply

**Question:** Do I need a building permit in Harrison Hot Springs, and how do I apply?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs you need a building permit from the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), which handles building inspection for the Village, for most new construction valued at $2,000 or more. Apply to the FVRD; paper packages are at the Village Office.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** See the building-permit-fees answer. The application fee is paid to the FVRD with your forms and plans.  
**How long:** The Village and the FVRD bylaw do not state a number of days. The Village says processing time varies with the complexity of the project and how complete the application is.  
**Where:**
- Phone: FVRD Building Inspection, 604-702-5016 (toll free 1-800-528-0061)
- Email: FVRD Building Inspection, building@fvrd.bc.ca
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A permit is needed before placing a manufactured or modular home, installing or altering plumbing, a change in occupancy, installing a solid-fuel appliance or chimney, a pool fence, a sign over 1.8 m, demolition, and any other construction of a structure valued at $2,000 or more.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, s. 5.2](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the placing on any land of any manufactured or factory-built home or of any" … "all other construction of or to a structure if the value of construction is $2,000 or" … "any change in occupancy"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** Not needed for: a single-storey detached accessory building up to 20 m² not used for residential occupancy; a deck up to 20 m²; re-roofing, re-siding, repainting, replacing fixtures, floors, windows and doors in existing openings; replacing heating appliances; a well; a retaining wall under 1.2 m; and fences up to 2.4 m (except pool fences).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, s. 5.4](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "which is not" … "intended to be used for any “residential occupancy” and which has a floor area" … "fences up to a maximum of 2.4 metres (8 feet) high measured on any face except" … "a new deck or an addition to an existing deck where the total area of the deck"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Apply to the Fraser Valley Regional District. Forms are on the FVRD website, and application packages are available at the Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road. Before applying, contact the Village Office to check zoning, floodplain, geotechnical or other concerns.
  - Source: [Building Inspection, Building Inspection page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection)
  - Official wording: "The process to apply for a building permit is with the FVRD and all the required forms can be found on the FVRD website." … "Building Permit Application Packages are also available at the Village Office at 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** The building permit application, owner's acknowledgement and owner's consent forms; a Letter of Authorization if someone other than the owner applies; 3 copies of a scaled site plan; 3 sets of scaled construction drawings; 3 sets of sealed engineered plans if the structure is engineered; and the application fee.
  - Source: [Building Inspection, Building Inspection page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection)
  - Official wording: "Submit these forms to the FVRD along with 3 copies of a scaled site plan, 3 sets of scaled construction drawings, and 3 sets of sealed engineered plans if the structure will be engineered along with the application fee."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The official pages do not state this detail.
- **Inspections:** The owner must give at least one full business day's notice to the building official when requesting an inspection, and must not conceal work until the official has accepted it in writing. Where a registered professional's letter of assurance applies, at least 24 hours' notice before concealing the work.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, s. 17.4 and 17.7](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The owner or his or her representative shall give notice of at least one full business day" … "hours notice to the Regional District before covering up or concealing any aspect of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** FVRD Building Inspection: building@fvrd.bc.ca, 604-702-5016 or toll-free 1-800-528-0061. Village Office questions: 604-796-2171.
  - Source: [Building Inspection, Building Inspection page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection)
  - Official wording: "For general inquiries, please send an building@fvrd.bc.ca or call 604-702-5016 or toll free at 1-800-528-0061."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Fraser Valley Regional District Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (consolidated).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, title page](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1188, 2013"
  - Source: [Building Inspection, Building Inspection page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection)
  - Official wording: "FVRD Building Bylaw 1188, 2013 (Consolidated)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) provides building permits and inspections for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs under its [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf). The Village Office checks zoning, floodplain, geotechnical and other concerns, so contact it before you apply.

A permit is needed before placing a manufactured or modular home, installing or altering plumbing, changing a building's occupancy, installing a solid-fuel appliance or chimney, building a pool fence, putting up a sign over 1.8 m, demolishing a building, and any other construction valued at $2,000 or more.

Not needed: a single-storey detached accessory building up to 20 m² not used as a residence; a deck up to 20 m²; re-roofing, re-siding, repainting, and replacing fixtures, floors, windows and doors in existing openings; replacing heating appliances; a well; a retaining wall under 1.2 m; and a fence up to 2.4 m (pool fences still need a permit).

## Steps

1. Call the Village Office (604-796-2171) to check zoning, floodplain or other concerns for your lot.
2. Get the forms from the FVRD website, or pick up an application package at the Village Office.
3. Fill in the building permit application, owner's acknowledgement and owner's consent. If someone other than the owner applies, add a Letter of Authorization.
4. Submit the forms to the FVRD with 3 copies of a scaled site plan, 3 sets of scaled construction drawings, 3 sets of sealed engineered plans if the structure is engineered, and the application fee.
5. Give the building official at least one full business day's notice to request each inspection. Do not cover up work until the official has accepted it in writing.

## Good to know

- Where a registered professional's letter of assurance applies, give at least 24 hours' notice before covering up the work.
- The bylaw lets the building official waive a BC Land Surveyor plan.
- Questions: FVRD Building Inspection, building@fvrd.bc.ca, 604-702-5016 or 1-800-528-0061.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Inspection, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/fence-rules.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/building-permit.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/building-permit.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/building-permit.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/building-permit.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Inspection, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits Q&A, 2018 (PDF), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2018.08.17-HHS-Building-Permits-QA.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Harrison Hot Springs fence rules: permits and height limits"
question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Harrison Hot Springs, and how high can it be?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Harrison Hot Springs fence rules: permits and height limits

**Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Harrison Hot Springs, and how high can it be?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs you do not need a building permit for a fence up to 2.4 m high, except a swimming pool fence. The Village zoning bylaw limits residential fences to 1.2 m in a front yard and 1.8 m elsewhere on the lot.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** No permit fee for a fence up to 2.4 m. A pool fence needs a building permit with a $125 fee.  
**How long:** Not applicable; no fence permit is needed.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171
- Email: FVRD Building Inspection, building@fvrd.bc.ca

## Key facts

- **Permit:** No building permit is needed for a fence up to 2.4 m high (8 ft), except a fence required around a swimming pool, which needs one. Zoning height limits still apply.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, s. 5.4(r) and 5.2(c)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "fences up to a maximum of 2.4 metres (8 feet) high measured on any face except" … "installation or alteration of fencing around a swimming pool as required under"
  - Source: [Building Permits Q&A, 2018, Village Building Permits Q&A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2018.08.17-HHS-Building-Permits-QA.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A retaining wall or fence."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, front yard:** 1.2 m in a front yard in a Residential zone. It may be 2.0 m if transparent mesh is used for the part above 1.2 m.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.4.1(a)(ii) and (b)(i)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The maximum height of a fence must not exceed 1.2 m in a front yard and not" … "the Fence height may be increased to 2.0 m in a front yard provided"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Height, side and rear yards:** 1.8 m on all other parts of a lot in a Residential zone. In other zones the maximum is 2.5 m. Closed fences and landscape screens in a required setback next to a residential lot must be under 2.0 m.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.4.1](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than 1.8 m on all other parts of a Lot in a Residential zone" … "the maximum height of a fence must not exceed 2.5 m in any other zone" … "except closed fences and landscape" … "2.0 m in height when sited in a required Setback area"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Corner lots and sightlines:** At a street corner, nothing (including a hedge) may be built or allowed to grow higher than 0.3 m above the grade of the highway within the sight triangle formed by extending 6.0 m along the lot lines from the corner.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 3.8(a)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "exceeding a height greater than 0.3 m above the established grade" … "lines formed by extending 6.0 m in an area bounded by the intersecting Lot lines at a"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other rules:** Height is measured to the highest point from average finished grade at the base, including a fence on a retaining wall. Barbed wire, razor wire, electric current and hazardous materials are banned, except for farm uses. A single residential retaining wall is limited to 1.2 m, and walls must be 0.6 m apart. A pool over 13.9 m² and 0.46 m deep needs a fence at least 1.1 m high with a self-closing, spring-locked gate.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.4.1(a)(i), (c), (d)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The height of a Fence or wall must be measured to the highest point from, and" … "The use of barbed wire, razor wire, electric current, or any hazardous material for" … "not exceed a height of 1.2 m measured from the Average Finished Grade level at"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, s. 19.2](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Swimming pools shall be enclosed within a fence. The fence shall be not less than 1.1 metres" … "having a surface area greater than 13.9 m2 (150 sq. ft.) and a" … "depth greater than 0.46 metres (18 inches)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017, s. 4.4.1 and s. 3.8; FVRD Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013, s. 5.4(r) and 19.2.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.4](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fences, Screening and Retaining Walls"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, title page](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1188, 2013"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) sets fence heights in Harrison Hot Springs. The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) [Building Bylaw No. 1188](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf) says no building permit is needed for a fence up to 2.4 m (8 ft) high, except a fence required around a swimming pool. Zoning height limits still apply.

## Height limits (Residential zones)

- Front yard: 1.2 m. It may be 2.0 m if transparent mesh is used for the part above 1.2 m.
- All other parts of the lot: 1.8 m.
- Other zones: 2.5 m maximum.
- Closed fences and landscape screens in a required setback next to a residential lot must be under 2.0 m.
- Corner lots: nothing, including a hedge, may be built or grow higher than 0.3 m above the street grade within the sight triangle formed by extending 6.0 m along the lot lines from the corner.

## Steps

1. Check your zone and lot lines with the Village Office (604-796-2171).
2. Build within the height limits. Height is measured to the highest point from average finished grade at the base, including a fence on a retaining wall.
3. For a pool fence, apply for a building permit through the FVRD.

## Good to know

- Barbed wire, razor wire, electric current and hazardous materials are banned in fences, except for farm uses.
- A single residential retaining wall is limited to 1.2 m, and walls must be 0.6 m apart.
- A pool over 13.9 m² and 0.46 m deep needs a fence at least 1.1 m high with a self-closing, spring-locked gate.
- A fence over the height limit can be ticketed at $200 ($190 if paid early, $210 if late) under the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf).

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/fence-rules.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/fence-rules.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/fence-rules.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/fence-rules.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/fence-rules.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/fence-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits Q&A, 2018 (PDF), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2018.08.17-HHS-Building-Permits-QA.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855 (PDF, consolidated April 2026), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Harrison Hot Springs?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
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# Harrison Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

**Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs you do not need a building permit for a deck of 20 m² or less, or a single-storey detached shed up to 20 m² that is not lived in. Larger ones need a Fraser Valley Regional District permit. Village zoning rules on size and setbacks apply either way.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** No permit fee if exempt. Otherwise see the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** Not applicable if exempt. The bylaw does not state a processing time.  
**Where:**
- Phone: FVRD Building Inspection, 604-702-5016 (toll free 1-800-528-0061)
- Email: FVRD Building Inspection, building@fvrd.bc.ca
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Sheds:** No building permit if it is a single-storey detached accessory building up to 20 m² (215 sq ft) that is not used for residential occupancy, including after any addition. Larger ones need a permit.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, s. 5.4(a) and (b)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a new single storey detached accessory" … "20 square metres (215 square feet);"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Decks:** No building permit if the total deck area is 20 m² (215 sq ft) or less, including any addition. The bylaw sets no height threshold.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, s. 5.4(c)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a new deck or an addition to an existing deck where the total area of the deck" … "does not exceed 20 square metres (215 square feet) after the new construction"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Garages and carports:** Not confirmed. The building bylaw does not name garages or carports in its exemptions.
- **Zoning limits:** Accessory buildings in residential zones R-1 to R-4: at most 2 buildings or structures, 5 m high. Setbacks (R-1): front 15 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 7.5 m; other zones differ. Total accessory floor area including a coach house cannot exceed 90 m² where a coach house is built. A swimming pool, spa or hot tub must be at least 15 m from the front lot line and outside side and rear setbacks. Lot coverage is 40% in R-1 and R-2.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 7.1.1 Additional Requirements, 4.2, 4.8](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Maximum Number of" … "Maximum Height (m) 5 5 5 5 NA" … "must not be located within 15.0 m of a Front" … "Maximum Lot Coverage (%) 40 40 55 55 50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** FVRD Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (s. 5.4) and Village Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (s. 4.2 and s. 7.1).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, title page](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1188, 2013"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW NO. 1115, 2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Two sets of rules apply in Harrison Hot Springs: the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf) decides if you need a building permit, and the Village's [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) sets size and setbacks.

- **Shed:** no building permit if it is a single-storey detached accessory building up to 20 m² (215 sq ft), not used as a residence, including after any addition. Larger ones need a permit.
- **Deck:** no permit if the total deck area is 20 m² (215 sq ft) or less, including any addition. The bylaw sets no height threshold. Larger decks fall under the general rule for construction valued at $2,000 or more.
- **Garage or carport:** the building bylaw does not name garages or carports in its exemptions. A detached accessory building over 20 m², or other construction valued at $2,000 or more, needs a permit. A garage or carport attached to the main building is treated as part of it in zoning.

## Zoning limits

- Accessory buildings in residential zones R-1 to R-4: at most 2 buildings or structures, 5 m high.
- R-1 setbacks: front 15 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 7.5 m. Other zones differ.
- Where a coach house is built, total accessory floor area including it cannot exceed 90 m².
- A swimming pool, spa or hot tub must be at least 15 m from the front lot line and outside side and rear setbacks.
- Lot coverage is 40% in R-1 and R-2.

## Steps

1. Check your zone and setbacks with the Village Office (604-796-2171).
2. If a permit is needed, apply to the FVRD (building@fvrd.bc.ca, 604-702-5016).

## Good to know

- The R-1 setback table was read from extracted text; confirm the figures with the Village before you build.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/fence-rules.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Inspection, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Harrison Hot Springs building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, building permit fees are set by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). A building permit has a $190 non-refundable minimum fee, plus a plan review fee and an inspection fee based on the value of the work. Plumbing, chimney, fireplace and pool fence permits have their own fees.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** A $190 minimum, plus $1.27 per $1,000 of construction value for plan review and an inspection fee. Schedule in Appendix A of FVRD Building Bylaw 1188.  
**How long:** Not applicable. The fee is paid with the application.  
**Where:**
- Phone: FVRD Building Inspection, 604-702-5016 (toll free 1-800-528-0061)
- Email: FVRD Building Inspection, building@fvrd.bc.ca
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $190, the non-refundable portion and minimum fee for any building permit application, except plumbing, chimney, fireplace, mobile home in a park and pool fence permits, which have their own fees (items 10, 11, 12, 14, 15). (Sources differ: The Village's 2018 Building Permits Q&A says the minimum is $150. The FVRD bylaw schedule was replaced in 2025 (Bylaw 1788) and is followed here.)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, Appendix A, item 1 (BL 1788)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Non-refundable portion and minimum fee for any building" … "permit application (except for work identified in sections" … "10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of this schedule)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** Plan review fee: $1.27 per $1,000 of construction value, minimum $50 and maximum $635 (half for projects using a registered professional). Inspection fee: $150 plus 1.27% of the value (up to $1,000,000), less the plan review fee; over $1,000,000 it is $12,700 plus 1.02% of the value above $1,000,000, less the plan review fee.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, Appendix A, items 5 to 7](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "$1.27 per $1,000 of value to a maximum" … "$150.00 plus 1.27% of value of" … "$12,700 plus 1.02% of the value of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** The $190 non-refundable portion is paid when applying (not for plumbing, chimney, fireplace, mobile-home-park or pool-fence permits, which have own fees). The plan review fee is non-refundable once a site inspection is undertaken. The bylaw does not say whether the $190 counts toward the total.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, Appendix A, items 1 and 5](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Non-refundable portion and minimum fee for any building" … "Plan Review Fee: Non-refundable once a site inspection" … "permit application (except for work identified in sections" … "10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of this schedule)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Plumbing: $220 for up to ten fixtures, $8.90 for each extra. Chimney for a solid-fuel or oil appliance $140. Fireplace $280. Demolition $190. Pool fence $125. Recall fee when an inspector is called to site prematurely $125. Moving a building $330 (with a $1,000 refundable deposit). Fees double if work starts before the permit is issued.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, Appendix A, items 3, 4, 10 to 17, 21](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "for any number of fixtures up to ten $220.00" … "Demolishing a structure $190.00" … "For recall fee (when inspector is called to site" … "Double all applicable fees listed in this"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The application fee is submitted to the FVRD with the application forms and plans.
  - Source: [Building Inspection, Building Inspection page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection)
  - Official wording: "Submit these forms to the FVRD along with 3 copies of a scaled site plan, 3 sets of scaled construction drawings, and 3 sets of sealed engineered plans if the structure will be engineered along with the application fee."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** FVRD Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013, Appendix A (Building Permit Fees, as replaced by Bylaw 1788, 2025).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, Appendix A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING PERMIT FEES (BL 1788)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) issues building permits for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. Fees are in Appendix A of the [FVRD Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf) (schedule replaced by Bylaw 1788 in 2025).

- **Minimum fee:** $190, non-refundable, for any building permit application. Plumbing, chimney, fireplace, mobile home in a park and pool fence permits have their own fees and do not pay it.
- **Plan review fee:** $1.27 per $1,000 of construction value, minimum $50 and maximum $635 (half for projects using a registered professional). It is non-refundable once a site inspection is undertaken.
- **Inspection fee:** $150 plus 1.27% of the value (up to $1,000,000), less the plan review fee. Over $1,000,000 it is $12,700 plus 1.02% of the value above $1,000,000, less the plan review fee.
- **Value of construction:** the greater of the building official's value using RSMeans Data Online or the verified contract price.

## Other fees

- Plumbing: $220 for up to ten fixtures, $8.90 for each extra fixture.
- Chimney for a solid-fuel or oil appliance: $140. Fireplace: $280.
- Demolition: $190. Pool fence: $125. Moving a building: $330, with a $1,000 refundable deposit.
- Recall fee when an inspector is called to site prematurely: $125.
- Fees double if work starts before the permit is issued.

## Steps

1. Pay the application fee when you submit your forms and plans to the FVRD. The Village does not state payment methods; ask the FVRD.

## Good to know

- The Village's older 2018 Building Permits Q&A says the minimum is $150. The bylaw schedule says $190, so confirm with the FVRD.
- The bylaw does not say whether the $190 counts toward the total.
- Contact: building@fvrd.bc.ca, 604-702-5016 or 1-800-528-0061.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
- [Building Inspection, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Inspection, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/building-inspection) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits Q&A, 2018 (PDF), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2018.08.17-HHS-Building-Permits-QA.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows

**Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Harrison Hot Springs and what I can build on it?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs the Zoning Map is Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, in the bylaw PDF on the Village website. No interactive online zoning map was found. For land use questions call the Village Office at 604-796-2171.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** No fee stated for asking.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171
- Email: Planning (land development inquiries), planning@harrisonhotsprings.ca
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **How to find your zone:** The Zoning Map is Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, part of the bylaw PDF on the Village's Planning & Development page and Bylaws page. No interactive online zoning map was found. For land use questions contact the Village Office, 604-796-2171.
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 1.3](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "as shown on Schedule “A”, the Zoning Map contained within the Village of Harrison"
  - Source: [Planning & Development, Planning & Development page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/development)
  - Official wording: "please contact the Village Office at 604-796-2171"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 7.1(a); Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The Zones, as shown on Schedule A which is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Zoning bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW NO. 1115, 2017" … "Consolidated to: December 15, 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What the zone controls:** Each zone sets permitted and accessory uses and development regulations: minimum lot size and width, density, lot coverage, front, rear and side setbacks, building height and off-street parking. Zones: residential R-1 to R-5, commercial C-1 to C-4, community P-1, waterfront W-1, Village Reserve (VR) and Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 7.1](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The Zones, as shown on Schedule A which is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw" … "Residential 2 (Duplex) R-2" … "Tourist Commercial C-3" … "VR - Village Reserve" … "ALR - Agricultural Land Reserve"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Village Office, 604-796-2171; planning@harrisonhotsprings.ca for land development inquiries.
  - Source: [Planning & Development, Planning & Development page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/development)
  - Official wording: "For any Land Development inquiries please send an planning@harrisonhotsprings.ca to the Planning Department."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW NO. 1115, 2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Harrison Hot Springs zoning is set by the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (consolidated to December 15, 2025). The Zoning Map is Schedule A of that bylaw and is part of the PDF, which is on the Village's Planning & Development page and Bylaws page. No interactive online zoning map was found.

Each zone sets permitted and accessory uses and development rules: minimum lot size and width, density, lot coverage, front, rear and side setbacks, building height and off-street parking.

Zones: residential R-1 to R-5, commercial C-1 to C-4, community P-1, waterfront W-1, Village Reserve (VR) and Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

## Steps

1. Open the zoning bylaw PDF and find your lot on Schedule A, the Zoning Map.
2. Read your zone's section for permitted uses and rules.
3. For land use questions, call the Village Office at 604-796-2171, or email planning@harrisonhotsprings.ca for land development inquiries.

## Good to know

- Extra rules for fences, suites, home businesses and short-term rentals are in the general sections of the bylaw.

## Zones

13 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning/index.json

Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Planning & Development, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/development)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/secondary-suite.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/fence-rules.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/home-based-business.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/short-term-rental.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning-lookup.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Planning & Development, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/development) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs secondary suite and carriage house rules
question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a coach house in Harrison Hot Springs?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Harrison Hot Springs secondary suite and carriage house rules

**Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a coach house in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs the zoning bylaw allows one suite per lot, up to 90 m² and under 40% of the detached dwelling. Coach houses are allowed in the R-2 zone only, with community sewer and water. A lot can have a suite or a coach house, not both. Confirm your lot with the Village.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** No suite-specific fee found. A building permit through the FVRD may be needed; see the building- permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171
- Email: FVRD Building Inspection, building@fvrd.bc.ca

## Key facts

- **Secondary suite allowed:** The zone table (s. 7.1.1) lists "Accessory Residential Suite or a Coach House, but not both" as an accessory use in the R-2 zone only. Section 4.3(a) says suites are permitted for all uses except in a duplex dwelling, townhouse, apartment or mobile home. (Sources differ: The two sections read differently: the zone table marks only the R-2 column, while s. 4.3(a) is broader. The column was read from the position of the mark in extracted PDF text. Confirm with the Village (604-796-2171).)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 7.1.1 and 4.3(a)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Accessory Residential Suites will be permitted for all uses, except in a Duplex" … "or a Coach" … "House, but not"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), definition](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "means a separate and self-contained Residential Dwelling Unit located within a Detached"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Coach houses are allowed in the R-2 (Duplex) zone only, at least 3.0 m from the main dwelling, and only where there is both community sewer and community water. A lot may have a coach house or a suite, not both.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.10 and 4.11](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Coach Houses will be allowed in the following Residential Zone only:" … "Residential 2 (Duplex) R2." … "either a Coach House or a Residential Accessory Suite is permitted but not both"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Suite: one per lot; no more than 90 m² and less than 40% of the habitable area of the detached dwelling (garage not counted); cannot be strata-subdivided; lots without municipal sewer need written confirmation that the sewer system capacity is adequate. Coach house: all accessory buildings including it must not exceed 90 m². No owner-occupancy rule was found.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.3(b) to (e), 4.10(c)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "only one (1) Accessory Residential" … "Suite is permitted per Lot;" … "not more than" … "habitable area of the" … "The combined Gross Floor Area of all Accessory Building or Structures on the Lot,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Parking:** One extra off-street parking space for a suite, in addition to the spaces required for the main use (s. 4.3(f)); the parking table also lists 1 per suite. A coach house needs 1 per dwelling unit.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.3(f) and 6.1.1](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "One off-street parking space in addition to those required for the Permitted Use must" … "Accessory Residential Suites 1 per suite" … "Coach Houses 1 per Dwelling Unit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permits:** A building permit from the FVRD is needed for a change in occupancy and for construction valued at $2,000 or more. The suite must meet the BC Building Code. Zoning ticket amounts for a prohibited suite are $500.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District, s. 5.2(e), (g)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "any change in occupancy, as defined in the current edition of the British Columbia" … "all other construction of or to a structure if the value of construction is $2,000 or"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), definition](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "that meets the requirements of the BC Building Code"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017, s. 4.3, 4.10, 4.11 and 7.1.1.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW NO. 1115, 2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) governs suites and coach houses in Harrison Hot Springs. A lot may have a coach house or a suite, not both.

**Suite:** one per lot; no more than 90 m² and less than 40% of the habitable area of the detached dwelling (garage not counted); it cannot be strata-subdivided. Lots without municipal sewer need written confirmation that the sewer system capacity is adequate. No owner-occupancy rule was found.

**Coach house:** allowed in the R-2 (Duplex) zone only, at least 3.0 m from the main dwelling, and only where there is both community sewer and community water. All accessory buildings including the coach house must not exceed 90 m².

**Parking:** one extra off-street space for a suite, on top of the spaces required for the main use. A coach house needs one per dwelling unit.

## Steps

1. Ask the Village Office (604-796-2171) whether your lot and zone allow a suite or coach house.
2. Apply to the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) for a building permit. One is needed for a change in occupancy and for construction valued at $2,000 or more. The suite must meet the BC Building Code.
3. A zoning ticket for a prohibited suite is $500.

## Good to know

- The zone table lists suites as an accessory use in R-2 only, but section 4.3(a) says suites are permitted for all uses except a duplex, townhouse, apartment or mobile home. The two sections read differently, so confirm with the Village before you spend money.
- No separate suite permit or development permit was found in the bylaws.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/secondary-suite.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/secondary-suite.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/secondary-suite.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/secondary-suite.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/secondary-suite.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/secondary-suite.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 1188, 2013 (PDF, consolidated), Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Building/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%201188,%202013%20-%20Bulding%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs tree removal rules and permits
question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Harrison Hot Springs?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# Harrison Hot Springs tree removal rules and permits

**Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs you apply to the Village to remove a tree 7.5 m or taller with a trunk 300 mm or more across. The application fee is $40. Removing one without a permit can be ticketed at $200 and you may have to plant replacement trees.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** $40 non-refundable application fee, plus a report by a qualified person if the Village asks.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171

## Key facts

- **When a permit is needed:** Owners apply to the Village to remove a "tree" (a living woody plant 7.5 m or taller with a trunk 300 mm or more across, measured 1.3 m above the ground). Removal is allowed on application for stated reasons (too dense, roots damaging buildings or sidewalks, too close to a building, dying or hazardous in a qualified person's opinion, in a new building envelope, or with Village approval). "Distinct trees" (for example Douglas fir over 100 cm across) can be removed only if there is no reasonable alternative.
  - Source: [Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012, s. 2 and 5](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/BYL-1015_tree_management_and_preservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a) is 7.5 metres or more in height; and" … "has a trunk diameter of 300 millimetres or more measured in accordance" … "As necessary, and on application to the Village, Owners may remove trees" … "Distinct trees” may only be removed if there are no other reasonable"
  - Source: [Licences & Permits, Licences & Permits page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/licences-permits)
  - Official wording: "If you wish to cut or trim a tree, or install a sign or street banner, an application must be submitted to the Village Office for approval."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exemptions:** Trees smaller than the bylaw definition (under 7.5 m tall or under 300 mm trunk diameter) are not covered. Removing hazardous trees is allowed on application with a qualified person's opinion. The OCP says no development permit is needed to remove hazardous trees that endanger people or are likely to damage property.
  - Source: [Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012, s. 2 and 5(b)(iv)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/BYL-1015_tree_management_and_preservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Where in the opinion of a qualified person, the tree is dying or" … "represents a danger or hazard to the property or adjoining"
  - Source: [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1184 (PDF, consolidated to November 3, 2025), OCP s. 4.0(iii)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/Bylaw-1184---2022-Official-Community-Plan-%28Consolidated-to-Nov-3%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Removal of hazardous trees that present a danger to the safety of persons or are likely to damage public"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** $40 non-refundable application fee, plus a report by a qualified person if the Village asks.
  - Source: [Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012, s. 6(a)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/BYL-1015_tree_management_and_preservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "amount of $40.00, and where requested by"
  - Source: [https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/tree_management_and_preservation_permit_application.pdf, Permit application form](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/tree_management_and_preservation_permit_application.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Permit Fee Received $40.00 DATE:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Replacement trees:** A person who removes a tree without a permit may be required to plant up to two trees for each tree removed, at least 25 mm in diameter and 2.0 m tall, in places and species the Village chooses.
  - Source: [Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012, s. 7](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/BYL-1015_tree_management_and_preservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "provide no more than two trees for each tree removed." … "a minimum of 2.0 m tall"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **City trees:** No person may climb, bark, break, peel, cut, deface, remove, injure, root up or otherwise destroy or damage trees, shrubs, flowers, roots or grass in any public area, beach, boulevard, park or grounds (Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150, s. 16). Public Works handles tree maintenance and removal on Village land. Ticket: $100.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855 (PDF, consolidated April 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Bark, break, peel, cut, deface, remove, injure, root up or otherwise"
  - Source: [Public Works and Utilities, Public Works page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/departments/public-works-utilities)
  - Official wording: "including tree maintenance and removal"
  - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150 (PDF, consolidated), s. 16](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-12/Bylaw-1150---Park-Regulation-%28CONSOLIDATED%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall climb, bark, break, peel, cut, deface, remove, injure, root up or otherwise destroy or"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $200 ($190 early, $210 late) for removing a tree without a permit.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855 (PDF, consolidated April 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Remove tree without permit 200.00 190.00 210.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012.
  - Source: [Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012, s. 1](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/BYL-1015_tree_management_and_preservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Tree Management and Preservation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village's [Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/BYL-1015_tree_management_and_preservation.pdf) covers the whole Village. A "tree" is a living woody plant 7.5 m or taller with a trunk 300 mm or more across, measured 1.3 m above the ground. Owners apply to the Village to remove one.

Removal is allowed on application for stated reasons: too dense, roots damaging buildings or sidewalks, too close to a building, dying or hazardous in a qualified person's opinion, in a new building envelope, or with Village approval. "Distinct trees" (for example Douglas fir over 100 cm across) can be removed only if there is no reasonable alternative.

## Steps

1. Fill in the [Tree Management Permit Application](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Tree-Management-Permit-Application.pdf) and submit it to the Village Office with the $40 fee.
2. If the Village asks, provide a report by a qualified person.
3. Wait for approval before cutting.

## Good to know

- Trees under 7.5 m tall or under 300 mm across are not covered by the bylaw. It does not say whether a permit is needed for them; ask the Village (604-796-2171).
- Removing a hazardous tree is allowed on application with a qualified person's opinion.
- Without a permit: a $200 ticket ($190 if paid early, $210 if late), and you may have to plant up to two trees for each one removed, at least 25 mm across and 2.0 m tall, in places and species the Village chooses.
- You must also follow Ministry of Environment and Fisheries and Oceans Canada rules. The Official Community Plan's riparian protection area separately requires a permit for development.
- Village trees: no one may damage or remove trees in a public area, beach, boulevard or park (Park Regulation Bylaw 1150). The ticket is $100. Public Works handles trees on Village land.

## Official forms and pages

- [Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012 (PDF), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/BYL-1015_tree_management_and_preservation.pdf)
- [Tree Management Permit Application (PDF), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Tree-Management-Permit-Application.pdf)
- [Licences & Permits, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/licences-permits)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/tree-removal.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/tree-removal.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/tree-removal.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/tree-removal.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/tree-removal.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/tree-removal.md)

## Sources

- [Tree Management and Preservation Bylaw No. 1015, 2012 (PDF), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/BYL-1015_tree_management_and_preservation.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Tree Management Permit Application (PDF), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Tree-Management-Permit-Application.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Licences & Permits, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855 (PDF, consolidated April 2026), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-12/Bylaw-1150---Park-Regulation-%28CONSOLIDATED%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Public Works and Utilities, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/village-office/departments/public-works-utilities) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1184 (PDF, consolidated to November 3, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/Bylaw-1184---2022-Official-Community-Plan-%28Consolidated-to-Nov-3%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/tree_management_and_preservation_permit_application.pdf](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/tree_management_and_preservation_permit_application.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Harrison Hot Springs garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits"
question: "When is garbage collected in Harrison Hot Springs, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
category: Garbage, recycling and waste
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Harrison Hot Springs
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Harrison Hot Springs garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

**Question:** When is garbage collected in Harrison Hot Springs, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, domestic waste is collected bi-weekly on Thursdays, with organics weekly and recyclables bi-weekly. Put one container of up to 121 litres and 25 kg at the curb between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Extra bags need a $2.50 tag. The 2026 fee is $268.72.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** Annual fee per residence: $268.72 for 2026 ($253.51 in 2025; $284.84 from January 1, 2027), billed on the annual utility bill, due September 15. Extra household waste needs a tag sticker, $2.50 each. A 10% penalty applies to unpaid utility charges after the due date.  
**Where:**
- Online: 2026 Curbside Collection Schedule and Guide (PDF), https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/2026-Curbside-Collection-Schedule.pdf
- Phone: GFL Environmental (missed pickups and questions), 604-823-2116
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Buy $2.50 tag stickers here.)

## Key facts

- **How often:** Organics (food scraps and green waste) are collected weekly. Domestic waste is collected bi-weekly. Recyclables are collected bi-weekly. Glass goes in a separate container.
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Organics collected weekly." … "Domestic waste collected bi-weekly." … "Recyclables collected bi-weekly."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Finding your day:** Domestic waste is collected on Thursdays. The Village publishes a yearly Curbside Collection Schedule and Guide (PDF) for the bi-weekly pattern.
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Domestic waste is collected on Thursdays." … "2026 Curbside Collection Schedule and Guide"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Carts:** Containers are up to 121 litres and no more than 25 kg when full: one 121-litre container for organics and green waste (plus paper yard-waste bags), one for domestic waste, and as many recycling containers as needed. Replacement or additional organics, recycling and glass containers are sold at cost; a Curbside Collection New Bin/Bin Replacement Application Form is on the Village page.
  - Source: [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025), Schedule A, Additional Fees](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Additional / Replacement Organics / Green Waste Container At cost" … "Replacement Recyclables Container At cost"
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Curbside Collection New Bin/Bin Replacement Application Form" … "one (1) 121 liter container weighing no more than 25 kgs of domestic waste."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Setting carts out:** Place containers at the curb on collection day, not before 5:00 a.m. and no later than 7:00 a.m. (containers put out after 7:00 a.m. may not be collected), in a visible spot as close as possible to the travelled road, not on a sidewalk. Take them out of sight from the frontage by 7:00 p.m.
  - Source: [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025), s. 4(d)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "not prior to 5:00 a.m." … "no later than 7:00 a.m. on each Waste" … "Remove their Container(s) from the property frontage to a site not visible from"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits and extra garbage:** One 121-litre container of domestic waste (25 kg maximum) per collection; extra household waste needs a tag sticker, $2.50 each, bought at the Village Office. Organics: one container plus up to ten paper yard-waste bags, or two containers plus up to eight bags. Recyclables and glass are unlimited if in proper containers. No more than 25 kg per container.
  - Source: [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025), s. 4(d)(iv), 4(e), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Place more than one (1) Container of household waste category" … "Tag Sticker for additional waste (each) $ 2.50" … "up to 10 green waste bags"
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Extra household waste tags for residents who receive curbside collection are available for purchase at the Village Office."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** $268.72 per residence for 2026 ($253.51 in 2025; $284.84 from January 1, 2027), billed on the annual utility bill, which is due September 15.
  - Source: [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025), Schedule A, Annual Fee](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Collection Fee per residence January 1, 2025 $253.51" … "January 1, 2026 $268.72" … "January 1, 2027 $284.84"
  - Source: [Taxes & Utilities, Taxes & Utilities page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/taxes-utilities)
  - Official wording: "Annual utility bill charges include garbage collection fees" … "Due date for the bill will be September 15 of each year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025).
  - Source: [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw" … "No. 1172, 2022"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village arranges curbside collection through a contractor, GFL Environmental. Organics (food scraps and green waste) are collected weekly. Domestic waste is collected bi-weekly, on Thursdays. Recyclables are collected bi-weekly. Glass goes in a separate container. The Village publishes a yearly [Curbside Collection Schedule and Guide](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/2026-Curbside-Collection-Schedule.pdf>) showing the bi-weekly pattern. The rules are in the [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf>).

Containers are up to 121 litres and no more than 25 kg when full: one 121-litre container for organics and green waste (plus paper yard-waste bags), one for domestic waste, and as many recycling containers as needed.

## Steps

1. Put your containers at the curb on collection day, not before 5:00 a.m. and no later than 7:00 a.m. (containers put out after 7:00 a.m. may not be collected). Place them in a visible spot as close as possible to the travelled road, not on a sidewalk.
2. Take them out of sight from the frontage by 7:00 p.m.
3. For extra household waste beyond one container, buy a $2.50 tag sticker at the Village Office and attach it.
4. For a replacement or additional container, use the [New Bin/Bin Replacement Application Form](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Curbside-Collection-Application-Form.pdf>). Replacement or additional organics, recycling and glass containers are sold at cost.

## Good to know

- Limits: one container of domestic waste (25 kg maximum) per collection. Organics: one container plus up to ten paper yard-waste bags, or two containers plus up to eight bags. Recyclables and glass are unlimited if in proper containers.
- The annual fee is $268.72 per residence for 2026, billed on the annual utility bill. "Residence" means a detached dwelling or duplex. A 10% penalty applies to unpaid utility charges after the due date.
- For questions or missed pickups call GFL Environmental at 604-823-2116.

## Official forms and pages

- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Schedule and Guide (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/2026-Curbside-Collection-Schedule.pdf)
- [Curbside Collection New Bin/Bin Replacement Application Form (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Curbside-Collection-Application-Form.pdf)
- [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/yard-waste.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/backyard-fire.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/water-restrictions.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/garbage-collection.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/garbage-collection.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/garbage-collection.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/garbage-collection.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/garbage-collection.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/garbage-collection.md)

## Sources

- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Taxes & Utilities, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/taxes-utilities) (read 2026-11-08)
- [2026 Curbside Collection Schedule and Guide (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/2026-Curbside-Collection-Schedule.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Curbside Collection New Bin/Bin Replacement Application Form (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Curbside-Collection-Application-Form.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Harrison Hot Springs?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
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# Harrison Hot Springs yard waste collection and drop-off

**Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, yard waste goes in the weekly organics collection: green waste in the organics container, plus up to ten unlined paper yard-waste bags. You can also take it to the Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot, the Parr Road Green Depot or the Bailey Landfill. Burning it is not allowed.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** The Village page states no charge for yard waste in the weekly organics collection. Depot fees are set by the depots and are not stated.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot (green waste bin), 7689 Industrial Way, Agassiz, 604-796-3653
- Phone: Parr Road Green Depot, 45175 Parr Rd., Chilliwack, 604-792-5000
- Phone: Bailey Landfill, 5940 Matheson Rd., Chilliwack, 604-793-2907
- Phone: GFL Environmental (collection questions), 604-823-2116

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Yes, weekly with the organics collection: green waste (plants, landscape vegetation, lawn trimmings) goes in the organics container, plus up to ten paper yard-waste bags (or two containers plus up to eight bags).
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Organics collected weekly." … "one (1) 121 liter container weighing no more than 25 kgs of organics + up to ten paper yard waste bags"
  - Source: [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025), definition of "Green Waste"](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "means plants, landscape vegetation, lawn trimmings;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to set it out:** Green waste bags must be unlined paper bags weighing no more than 25 kg. Containers are 121 litres at most and 25 kg at most.
  - Source: [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025), definition of "Container"](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a Green Waste unlined paper bag weighing no more than 25 kgs and capable of being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Drop-off:** Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot (green waste bin), 7689 Industrial Way, Agassiz, 604-796-3653; Parr Road Green Depot, 45175 Parr Rd., Chilliwack, 604-792-5000; Bailey Landfill, 5940 Matheson Rd., Chilliwack, 604-793-2907.
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot (Green waste bin on location)" … "7689 Industrial Way, Agassiz" … "45175 Parr Rd., Chilliwack"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cost:** Not confirmed. Depot fees are run by others and are not stated on the Village page.
- **Not accepted:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172.
  - Source: [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Yard waste is collected weekly with the organics collection. Green waste (plants, landscape vegetation, lawn trimmings) goes in the organics container, plus up to ten paper yard-waste bags (or two containers plus up to eight bags). Green waste bags must be unlined paper bags weighing no more than 25 kg. Containers are 121 litres at most and 25 kg at most. See the [Garbage & Recycling page](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling>) and the [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf>).

## Steps

1. Put green waste in your organics container and the paper yard-waste bags at the curb on collection day.
2. For larger loads, take it to one of the drop-offs listed on the Village page: Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot (green waste bin), 7689 Industrial Way, Agassiz, 604-796-3653; Parr Road Green Depot, 45175 Parr Rd., Chilliwack, 604-792-5000; or Bailey Landfill, 5940 Matheson Rd., Chilliwack, 604-793-2907.

## Good to know

- Burning yard waste is not allowed in the Village. See the backyard fire answer.
- The Village page states no charge for yard waste in the weekly organics collection. Depot fees are run by others and are not stated; call the depot first.
- Drop-off hours are not given on the Village page. The page also gives the Bottle Depot address as 7659 Industrial Way in another place, so confirm before you go.
- No list of unaccepted yard materials was found. The curbside bylaw prohibits liquids, flammables, building and demolition waste and similar materials in general.

## Official forms and pages

- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
- [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/garbage-collection.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/backyard-fire.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/yard-waste.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/yard-waste.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/yard-waste.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/yard-waste.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/yard-waste.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 1172 (consolidated April 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Waste-Collection-and-Disposal-Bylaw-No.-1172-%28Consolidated-April-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs watering restrictions
question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
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# Harrison Hot Springs watering restrictions

**Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, watering restrictions apply every year from June 1 to September 30, and in other months if Council approves. Established lawns may be watered two days a week by address, 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The ticket is $100.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** Ticket for failing to abide by water restrictions: $100 ($90 early, $110 late).  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

## Key facts

- **When restrictions apply:** Every year from June 1 to September 30, and in other months if Council approves by resolution. Council may also impose further restrictions in a water shortage. Restrictions apply to properties on the Village water system, not to private wells.
  - Source: [Water Restrictions poster, May 2025](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/Water-Restrictions-Poster.pdf)
  - Official wording: "WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 30"
  - Source: [Water Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 967, 2011 (consolidated to December 1, 2025), s. 10.1 and 11.1](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/Water-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-967-%28Consolidated-to-December-1%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "during the period of June to September of each year or other months as approved" … "the Council may by resolution impose such restrictions"
  - Source: [Water Conservation FAQ, 2017](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2017.08.01-FAQ-Water-Conservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No, you don’t have to adhere to the water restrictions. If you’re on a well"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Sprinkling schedule:** Lawns (established) may be watered on Tuesday and Saturday for addresses ending in an even number, and Wednesday and Sunday for addresses ending in an odd number. Allowed times are 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Use the street number, not the strata unit number.
  - Source: [Water Restrictions poster, May 2025](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/Water-Restrictions-Poster.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Watering times: 5a.m. - 8a.m. & 7p.m. - 10p.m."
  - Source: [Water Conservation FAQ, 2017](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2017.08.01-FAQ-Water-Conservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Please utilize the street number and disregard the unit number."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Allowed at any time:** Flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees: hand watering with a positive shut-off nozzle only. Household uses such as dishwashers, laundry and showers are not restricted. Soaker hoses are not permitted during restrictions. Power washing and car washing are discouraged and, if done, should follow the schedule.
  - Source: [Water Conservation FAQ, 2017, FAQ table](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2017.08.01-FAQ-Water-Conservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Flowers, vegetables, shrubs & trees" … "Hand watering with a positive shut off nozzle only." … "Not permitted during water restrictions."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **New lawns:** Hand watering a newly seeded or sodded lawn with a positive shut-off nozzle is allowed outside the schedule; a sprinkler may be used during the scheduled days and times.
  - Source: [Water Conservation FAQ, 2017, FAQ table](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2017.08.01-FAQ-Water-Conservation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "New lawn (recently seeded or laid turf)." … "Hand watering with a positive shut off nozzle is" … "allowed outside of the water restriction schedule."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $100 ($90 early, $110 late) for failing to abide by water restrictions.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fail to abide by water restrictions 100.00 90.00 110.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Water Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 967, 2011 (consolidated to December 1, 2025), s. 10 and 11.
  - Source: [Water Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 967, 2011 (consolidated to December 1, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/Water-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-967-%28Consolidated-to-December-1%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "WATER REGULATION BYLAW NO. 967, 2011" … "Consolidated to: December 1, 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Water Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 967](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/Water-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-967-%28Consolidated-to-December-1%2C-2025%29.pdf>) (s. 10 and 11), watering restrictions are in effect every year from June 1 to September 30, and in other months if Council approves by resolution. Council may also impose further restrictions in a water shortage. They apply to properties on the Village water system, not to private wells. Check the Village website or call 604-796-2171 for the current status.

Established lawns may be watered on Tuesday and Saturday for addresses ending in an even number, and Wednesday and Sunday for addresses ending in an odd number. Allowed times are 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Use the street number, not the strata unit number. The schedule is on the [Water Restrictions poster](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/Water-Restrictions-Poster.pdf>) and the [Water Conservation FAQ](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2017.08.01-FAQ-Water-Conservation.pdf>).

## Steps

1. Find your address number and watering days above.
2. Water established lawns only on your days and in the allowed times.
3. Water flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees by hand with a positive shut-off nozzle.

## Good to know

- Hand watering a newly seeded or sodded lawn with a positive shut-off nozzle is allowed outside the schedule; a sprinkler may be used on the scheduled days and times. This is from a 2017 FAQ and no permit is mentioned.
- Soaker hoses are not permitted during restrictions. Household uses such as dishwashers, laundry and showers are not restricted. Power washing and car washing are discouraged and, if done, should follow the schedule. These details are also from the 2017 FAQ, so confirm with the Village.
- The ticket for failing to abide by water restrictions is $100 ($90 early, $110 late) under the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>).

## Official forms and pages

- [Water Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 967, 2011 (consolidated to December 1, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/Water-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-967-%28Consolidated-to-December-1%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Water Restrictions poster, May 2025 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/Water-Restrictions-Poster.pdf)
- [Water Conservation FAQ, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2017.08.01-FAQ-Water-Conservation.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/garbage-collection.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/water-restrictions.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/water-restrictions.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/water-restrictions.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/water-restrictions.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/water-restrictions.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/water-restrictions.md)

## Sources

- [Water Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 967, 2011 (consolidated to December 1, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/Water-Regulation-Bylaw-No.-967-%28Consolidated-to-December-1%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Water Restrictions poster, May 2025 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/Water-Restrictions-Poster.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Water Conservation FAQ, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/2017.08.01-FAQ-Water-Conservation.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Harrison Hot Springs dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
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# Harrison Hot Springs dog licences: fees and how to get one

**Question:** How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, dog licences are issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), not the Village. Every dog four months or older needs a licence each year. The fee is $33 for a spayed or neutered dog and $83 for one that is not.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** FVRD fees: $33 spayed or neutered; $83 not spayed or neutered. Nuisance dog $148 / $177. Aggressive dog $295 / $354. Licence transfer $5; replacement tag $7. A 30% late penalty applies if the fee is not paid before January 1. A dog acquired after July 1 pays half (minimum $10), except aggressive or nuisance dogs. Fine for an unlicensed dog: $200.  
**How long:** A licence is valid for the calendar year paid and expires December 31. The tag is permanent.  
**Where:**
- Online: New licence (FVRD online form), https://myfvrd.ca/TempestApps/eApply/Dogs/Welcome.aspx
- Online: Renew with a MyFVRD account, https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/services/online-services.html
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Renewals can also be bought in person here, according to the Village. The FVRD page does not name a counter for new licences; ask first.)
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control, 1-844-495-CARE (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog four months or older must have a valid licence for the current year, and the tag must be worn by the dog. Licences cannot be issued to anyone under 18. Fees are waived for certified guide dogs and dogs in the temporary care of a registered non-profit rescue society.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), s. 1, 8, 15 and definition of "dog"](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A person must not keep or allow to be kept on any real property any dog unless a valid" … "excludes any dog under the age of four months" … "A dog licence must not be issued to, or in the name of, any person under the age of 18" … "The licensing fees set out in this bylaw are exempted if one or more of the following"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Dog Licences page](https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "All dogs four months or older must have a current licence."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Issued by:** Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), not the Village.
  - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) manages dog licencing and animal control for the Village of Harrison Hot Springs."
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Dog Licences page](https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "The FVRD manages dog licensing for Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Kent, and Mission."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $33 a year for a spayed or neutered dog (needs a veterinarian's certificate at application).
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Schedule A (BL 1854, 2026) and s. 11](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Altered Dog (each) $33" … "may pay the licence fee set out in Schedule A of this Bylaw for altered dogs"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $83 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Schedule A (BL 1854, 2026)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Unaltered Dog (each) $83"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees and discounts:** Late penalty of 30% if the fee is not paid before January 1. Fee cut by 50% (minimum $10) for a dog acquired after July 1, but not for aggressive or nuisance dogs. Licence transfer $5; replacement tag $7. Nuisance dogs $148 spayed or neutered, $177 not; aggressive dogs $295, $354. No senior discount is stated. (Sources differ: The Village's Animal Control page says a 25% penalty applies after December 31; the FVRD bylaw (s. 10(a)) and the FVRD Dog Licences page say 30%. The bylaw is followed here. Refunds are possible if a dog is altered or dies after licensing (s. 12, 13).)
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), s. 10 and Schedule A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "pay a late penalty of an additional 30%" … "the applicable licence fee will be reduced by 50% to a minimum of $10" … "Licence Transfer $5" … "Licence Tag Replacement $7" … "Nuisance Altered Dog (each) $148" … "applicable licence fee will be reduced by 50% to a minimum of $10. This" … "reduction does not apply to aggressive or nuisance dogs."
  - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page (Village)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "A 25% penalty fee will apply to payments received after December 31."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licences run for the calendar year and expire December 31. Existing holders get a renewal invoice; the tag is permanent and is not replaced each year.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), s. 3](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "will expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the licence was issued"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, Dog Licence Renewals](https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "The dog tag is permanent and will not be replaced each year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to get one:** New licences: apply online through the FVRD (MyFVRD) or in person with the FVRD form. Renewals: online or in person; the Village page says renewals can also be bought in person at the Village office.
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District, New Dog Licences and Dog Licence Renewals](https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
  - Official wording: "Dog owners who have not previously licensed their dog must apply for a new licence online, or in person" … "Renewals can also be purchased online or in person"
  - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page (Village)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "Renewals can also be purchased online or in person at the Village office."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $200 by bylaw notice ($190 if paid early, $210 if paid late).
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated), Schedule A-3 (Animal Control)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No Dog Licence $200 $190 $210"
  - Source: [Animal Control, Animal Control page (Village)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "The fine for owning an unlicenced dog is $200."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated); fees in Schedule A as replaced by FVRD Bylaw No. 1854, 2026.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part A and Schedule A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation" … "BYLAW NO. 1854, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The FVRD runs animal control and dog licensing for Harrison Hot Springs under its [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>). Every dog four months or older kept here needs a valid licence for the current year, and the tag must be worn by the dog. A licence cannot be issued to anyone under 18.

## Steps

1. New dog: apply online through the FVRD form, or use the FVRD's in-person form from its Dog Licences page.
2. Renewal: pay the renewal invoice sent to existing licence holders, or renew online or in person. The Village page says renewals can also be bought at the Village Office.
3. For the lower fee, give a veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered when you apply.
4. Put the tag on your dog. It is permanent and is not replaced each year.

## Good to know

- Pay before January 1. After that a 30% late penalty applies. The Village page says 25%; the FVRD page and the bylaw say 30%, so confirm with the FVRD.
- A dog acquired after July 1 pays half the fee (minimum $10), but not an aggressive or nuisance dog.
- Fees are waived for certified guide dogs and for dogs in the temporary care of a registered non-profit rescue society.
- Refunds are possible if a dog is altered or dies after licensing (bylaw s. 12 and 13).
- No senior discount is stated.
- An unlicensed dog can bring a $200 bylaw notice ($190 if paid early, $210 if paid late) under the [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf>).

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)
- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Harrison Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/how-many-pets.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/dog-licence.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/dog-licence.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/dog-licence.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/dog-licence.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dog-licence.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html) (read 2026-11-08)
- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs dog leash rules and off-leash areas
question: "Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
category: Pets, animals and wildlife
owner: regional
owner_body: Fraser Valley Regional District
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Harrison Hot Springs dog leash rules and off-leash areas

**Question:** Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, a dog in a public place must be on a leash no longer than 3 metres and under control. Dogs are banned from the lagoon beach and the Rendall Park beach area. The Village names no off-leash areas.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** Dog at large or not leashed in a public place: $100 ($90 if paid early, $110 if late). Failing to remove excrement: $75 ($65 early, $85 late). Dog in a banned beach area: $100 ($90 early, $110 late).  
**Where:**
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control, 1-844-495-CARE (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: FVRD Animal Control, animalcontrol@fvrd.ca
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Leash rule:** Outside designated off-leash areas, a dog in a public place must be on a leash and under the immediate control of a competent person. A dog must not be at large (off its owner's property and not leashed or contained). On private land the dog must be fenced, enclosed or under immediate control.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), s. 17 and definition of "at large"](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "excluding designated off-leash areas, is not in a public place unless the dog is kept" … "is not at large;" … "is kept under the immediate control of a competent person whenever the dog is"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Maximum leash length:** 3 metres.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), s. 17(d)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "on a leash not exceeding three metres in length"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Off-leash areas:** Not confirmed. The Village's pages and park bylaw do not name any off-leash areas.
- **Places dogs are not allowed:** Dogs are banned (except certified service or guide dogs) from the Beachfront Lagoon Area (the sand beach around the lagoon and the lagoon water) and the Rendall Park Area (the southernmost part of the sand beach next to Rendall Park, including the designated swimming area), as marked on Schedule A of the Park Regulation Bylaw.
  - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150, 2020 (consolidated), s. 9 and Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-12/Bylaw-1150---Park-Regulation-%28CONSOLIDATED%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No person shall cause, allow or permit dogs to be:" … "known as the “Beachfront Lagoon Area” as designated and marked" … "unless the dog is a Service or Guide Dog trained and certified under the Guide Dog and Service"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cleaning up:** The owner must immediately remove the dog's excrement from a public place or from any private property that is not the owner's or occupier's, and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), s. 18](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "without immediately removing the excrement and disposing of it in a sanitary manner"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** Dog at large: $100 ($90 early, $110 late). Dog not leashed in a public place: $100 ($90 early, $110 late). Fail to remove excrement: $75 ($65 early, $85 late). Dog in a banned beach area: $100 ($90 early, $110 late).
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated), Schedule A-3 (Animal Control)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "17(a) Dog at Large $100 $90 $110" … "17(d) Dog Not $100 $90 $110" … "Fail to Remove $75 $65 $85"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "9(a),(b) Allow or permit dog in prohibited area 100.00 90.00 110.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (leash, at-large and clean-up rules) and Village of Harrison Hot Springs Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150, 2020 (beach bans).
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation"
  - Source: [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150, 2020 (consolidated), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-12/Bylaw-1150---Park-Regulation-%28CONSOLIDATED%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "PARK REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1150, 2020 (CONSOLIDATED) Record of Amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Outside designated off-leash areas, a dog in a public place must be on a leash, no longer than 3 metres, and under the immediate control of a competent person. A dog must not be at large, meaning off its owner's property and not leashed or contained. On private land the dog must be fenced, enclosed or under immediate control. These rules are in the [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>).

The FVRD bylaw mentions designated off-leash areas, but the Village's pages and park bylaw do not name any in Harrison Hot Springs. Ask the Village Office before assuming a park is off-leash.

Under the [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-12/Bylaw-1150---Park-Regulation-%28CONSOLIDATED%29.pdf>), dogs (except certified service or guide dogs) are banned from the Beachfront Lagoon Area, meaning the sand beach around the lagoon and the lagoon water, and from the Rendall Park Area, the southernmost part of the sand beach next to Rendall Park including the designated swimming area. Both are marked on Schedule A of that bylaw.

## Steps

1. Keep your dog on a leash of 3 metres or less in public places.
2. Stay out of the two banned beach areas with your dog.
3. Pick up after your dog right away and dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
4. To report a loose dog, call FVRD Animal Control at 1-844-495-CARE.

## Good to know

- You must remove your dog's excrement from any public place or from private property that is not yours.
- Ticket amounts are in the [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf>) (animal control) and the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>) (beach ban).
- Other places where dogs are banned were not found in the bylaws we read.

## Official forms and pages

- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
- [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-12/Bylaw-1150---Park-Regulation-%28CONSOLIDATED%29.pdf)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-licence.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Harrison Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/how-many-pets.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dog-leash-rules.md)

## Sources

- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Park Regulation Bylaw No. 1150, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2024-12/Bylaw-1150---Park-Regulation-%28CONSOLIDATED%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Animal Control, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Harrison Hot Springs rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

**Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, the FVRD Animal Control bylaw sets the rules for aggressive dogs. The owner must keep the dog confined, or leashed (3 metres at most) and muzzled with a competent person in control, and must microchip it. The licence is $295 or $354.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** Aggressive dog licence: $295 if spayed or neutered, $354 if not. Tickets range from $250 to $500, each $10 less if paid early and $10 more if paid late.  
**Where:**
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control, 1-844-495-CARE (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Email: FVRD Animal Control, animalcontrol@fvrd.ca
- Phone: RCMP Agassiz Detachment (non-emergency, for an attack in progress after hours), 604-796-2211

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** An "aggressive dog" is one that, with or without provocation, has attacked, bitten or injured a person (or shown a tendency to), has hurt or killed a domestic animal in a public place or off its owner's property, has aggressively chased a person, vehicle or animal while at large, was kept or trained for dog fighting, is a "dangerous dog" under s. 49 of the Community Charter, or was found dangerous or aggressive by an animal control officer, another local government or a court. After an incident the Chief Animal Control Officer decides and sends the owner a letter; the owner may appeal in writing within 30 days.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part B definition; s. 21 to 23](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "attacked, bitten or caused injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity" … "a dangerous dog as defined in Section 49 of the Community" … "a letter must be sent to the owner of the dog" … "the owner of the dog may appeal the classification, in writing, within 30 days"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Rules for owners:** The owner of an aggressive dog must either keep it securely confined in an enclosure, or have it on a leash no longer than 3 metres, under the immediate control of a competent person and muzzled. The dog must also be microchipped (or have its chip scanned), and a photo given to the FVRD within 7 working days. An aggressive dog may not be kept with other dogs or animals if four or more dogs are kept. A dangerous dog may also be dealt with under s. 49 of the Community Charter.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), s. 24, 26, 33(b)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "keep the dog securely confined in an enclosure; or" … "muzzled to prevent it from biting a person or other animal" … "provide a photo of the dog to the Regional District within 7 working days" … "a dangerous dog may also be dealt with by the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Licence fee:** Aggressive dog licence: $295 if spayed or neutered, $354 if not. (Nuisance dog: $148 and $177.)
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Schedule A (BL 1854, 2026)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Aggressive Altered Dog (each) $295" … "Aggressive Unaltered Dog (each) $354"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** During business hours call FVRD Animal Control at 1-844-495-CARE or email animalcontrol@fvrd.ca (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). For a dog attack in progress after hours, call the police at 604-796-2211.
  - Source: [Animal Control, Complaints and Emergencies](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control)
  - Official wording: "please call 1-844-495-CARE or animalcontrol@fvrd.ca" … "To report a dog attack in progress after regular business hours, please call the police department at 604-796-2211."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Dog attacking or injuring a person or animal: $250. Dog aggressively chasing or harassing: $250. Dog causing a death: $500. Aggressive dog not confined, not leashed, no competent person, no muzzle, no microchip or no photo: $500 each. Each is $10 less if paid early and $10 more if paid late.
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated), Schedule A-3 (Animal Control)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "17(e) Dog Attacking or $250 $240 $260" … "17(g) Dog Causing $500 $490 $510" … "24(a) Aggressive Dog $500 $490 $510" … "24(b)(iii) Aggressive Dog $500 $490 $510"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (Part B definitions; s. 21 to 26) and s. 49 of the Community Charter for dangerous dogs.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part A](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the FVRD's [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>), an "aggressive dog" is one that, with or without provocation, has attacked, bitten or injured a person (or shown a tendency to), has hurt or killed a domestic animal in a public place or off its owner's property, or has aggressively chased a person, vehicle or animal while at large. It also includes a dog kept or trained for dog fighting, a "dangerous dog" under s. 49 of the Community Charter, or one found dangerous or aggressive by an animal control officer, another local government or a court.

After an incident the Chief Animal Control Officer decides and sends the owner a letter. The owner may appeal in writing within 30 days.

## Steps

1. Report a dog to FVRD Animal Control at 1-844-495-CARE or animalcontrol@fvrd.ca, Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2. For an attack in progress after hours, call the RCMP at 604-796-2211. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
3. If your dog is declared aggressive, keep it securely confined in an enclosure, or on a leash no longer than 3 metres, muzzled and under the immediate control of a competent person.
4. Have the dog microchipped (or its chip scanned) and give the FVRD a photo within 7 working days.

## Good to know

- An aggressive dog may not be kept with other dogs or animals if four or more dogs are kept.
- The aggressive dog licence is $295 if spayed or neutered and $354 if not. A nuisance dog licence is $148 and $177.
- Tickets under the [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf>): $250 for a dog attacking or injuring a person or animal, or aggressively chasing or harassing; $500 for a dog causing a death; $500 each for an aggressive dog that is not confined, not leashed, without a competent person, not muzzled, not microchipped or without a photo on file.

## Official forms and pages

- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
- [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-licence.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Harrison Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/how-many-pets.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Animal Control, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District](https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html) (read 2026-11-08)

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# How many dogs or cats you can keep in Harrison Hot Springs

**Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, the FVRD animal bylaw allows no more than 3 dogs and 3 cats over four months old on a property, with an overall limit of 5 pets, unless zoning or other regulations allow more. The ticket for excess pets is $100.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Fraser Valley Regional District, https://www.fvrd.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice for excess pets: $100 ($90 if paid early, $110 if late).  
**Where:**
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control, 1-844-495-CARE (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Dogs allowed:** No more than 3 dogs over four months old on a property, within an overall limit of 5 pets, unless zoning or other regulations allow more. Anyone keeping four or more dogs has extra housing and care rules.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part D (s. D) and s. 33](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than a total of 5" … "pets consisting of not more than three dogs or not more than three cats over the age of 4" … "a person keeping four or more dogs on a property must not cause or permit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cats allowed:** No more than 3 cats over four months old on a property, within the overall limit of 5 pets, unless zoning or other regulations allow more.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part D](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "pets consisting of not more than three dogs or not more than three cats over the age of 4"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other animal limits:** A total of 5 pets per property. "Pet" means a common domesticated animal other than exotic animals, wildlife, livestock or poultry. Anyone keeping more than five dogs must provide an indoor kennel area and outdoor exercise area for each dog, as zoning allows.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part D, definition of "pet", s. 34](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "more than a total of 5" … "any common domesticated animal other than exotic animals, wildlife," … "every person who keeps more than five dogs must include"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Exceptions:** The limits do not apply where zoning or other regulations permit more. The limit wording refers to dogs and cats over four months old, so younger puppies and kittens are not clearly counted. Animal kennels are prohibited in all zones unless the zoning bylaw permits them (s. 3.3(b)); none of the zones read lists one.
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part D](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "except as permitted pursuant to applicable zoning or other regulations" … "pets consisting of not more than three dogs or not more than three cats over the age of 4" … "except as permitted pursuant to applicable zoning or other regulations."
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 3.3(b)(ix)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "viii) the slaughtering, rendering or processing of any fish or animal products or by- products; ix) any animal kennels: x) any Marihuana Dispensaries or Marihuana Operations; xi) the storage of any construction materials, intended for off-site works, on any"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $100 by bylaw notice for excess pets ($90 early, $110 late).
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated), Schedule A-3 (Animal Control)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "D Excess Pets $100 $90 $110"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013, Part D (Pets).
  - Source: [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated), Part A and Part D](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The FVRD's [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>) (Part D, Pets) limits a property to no more than 3 dogs and no more than 3 cats over four months old, within an overall limit of 5 pets, unless zoning or other regulations allow more. A "pet" means a common domesticated animal other than exotic animals, wildlife, livestock or poultry.

Anyone keeping four or more dogs has extra housing and care rules, and anyone keeping more than five dogs must provide an indoor kennel area and an outdoor exercise area for each dog, as zoning allows.

## Steps

1. Count your dogs and cats over four months old, plus other pets, against the limits above.
2. If you want more, ask the Village Office at 604-796-2171 whether zoning allows it.
3. Licence each dog with the FVRD.

## Good to know

- The limit wording refers to animals over four months old, so younger puppies and kittens are not clearly counted.
- The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf>) (s. 3.3(b)) prohibits animal kennels in all zones unless the bylaw permits them, and the zone tables we read list none.
- The ticket for excess pets is $100 ($90 early, $110 late) under the [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf>).

## Official forms and pages

- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-licence.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-leash-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/how-many-pets.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/how-many-pets.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/how-many-pets.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/how-many-pets.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/how-many-pets.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/how-many-pets.md)

## Sources

- [FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Harrison Hot Springs RV, boat and trailer parking rules

**Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, an RV may not park on a street for more than 8 hours, and no unattached boat or recreational trailer may park on a street. On a residential lot, up to four vehicles are allowed, including one RV or camper and one boat and trailer. Living in an RV is not allowed.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** Tickets: $100 for an RV on a street over 8 hours, an unattached trailer on a street, or an overweight vehicle in a residential zone at night. $500 for too many vehicles on a residential lot or using an RV as a dwelling.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

## Key facts

- **On the street:** A recreational vehicle may not park on any street for more than 8 hours, even if it is moved. No unattached utility, boat or recreational trailer may be parked on any street. Vehicles or trailers over 5,500 kg gross weight may not park on a street in a residential zone from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and combinations over 15 metres long may not park on a highway. The zoning bylaw also bans parking or storing recreational vehicles, campers, boats and trailers on any highway in the Village. (Sources differ: The Highway and Traffic Bylaw allows an RV on a street for up to 8 hours, while zoning s. 3.3(b)(xii) bans parking or storing RVs on any highway; the two bylaws do not match. Bylaw No. 974 is consolidated to March 16, 2026.)
  - Source: [Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 974, 2011 (consolidated to March 16, 2026), s. 29](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Bylaw-974---Highway-and-Traffic-Consolidated-to-March-16%2C-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No recreational vehicle will be permitted to park on any street in excess of 8" … "No person shall park any unattached utility trailer, boat trailer or recreational trailer" … "The total gross weight of the vehicle and/or trailer is in excess of 5500 kg"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 3.3(b)(xii)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "any parking or storage of any recreation vehicles, campers, boats and trailers,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **On your property:** In any residential zone, no more than four motor vehicles may be parked or stored on a lot. One of those may be a truck or school bus not over 4,500 kg, or a one-horse trailer, camper or recreation vehicle. One boat and trailer is also allowed.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 6.7(a)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no more than the numbers and types of Motor Vehicles set" … "one boat and trailer."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Living in an RV:** No. A tent, travel trailer, recreational vehicle, tourist accommodation, bus or other motor vehicle is not a residential dwelling or accessory residential dwelling under the zoning bylaw, and using one as a dwelling is a ticketable offence.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 2.14(a)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "travel trailer, recreational vehicle, any Tourist Accommodation, bus or other" … "Motor Vehicle are not considered a Residential Dwelling or an Accessory Residential"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $100 ($90 early, $110 late) for an RV on a street over 8 hours, an unattached trailer on a street, or an overweight vehicle in a residential zone at night; $500 for exceeding the number of vehicles on a residential lot or using an RV as a dwelling.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Recreational vehicle parked on any street in excess of 8 hours 100.00 90.00 110.00" … "Park unattached utility, boat or RV trailer on any street 100.00 90.00 110.00" … "Exceed number and type of motor vehicles permitted in residential 500.00 490.00 510.00" … "Use tent, travel trailer, recreational vehicle, Tourist 500.00 490.00 510.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 974, 2011 (s. 29) and Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (s. 2.14, 3.3, 6.7).
  - Source: [Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 974, 2011 (consolidated to March 16, 2026), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Bylaw-974---Highway-and-Traffic-Consolidated-to-March-16%2C-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC BYLAW"
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW NO. 1115, 2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

On the street, the [Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 974](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Bylaw-974---Highway-and-Traffic-Consolidated-to-March-16%2C-2026.pdf>) (s. 29) says a recreational vehicle may not park on any street for more than 8 hours, even if it is moved. No unattached utility, boat or recreational trailer may be parked on any street. Vehicles or trailers over 5,500 kg gross weight may not park on a street in a residential zone from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and combinations over 15 metres long may not park on a highway.

On your own lot, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf>) (s. 6.7(a)) allows no more than four motor vehicles to be parked or stored on a lot in any residential zone. One of those may be a truck or school bus not over 4,500 kg, or a one-horse trailer, camper or recreation vehicle. One boat and trailer is also allowed.

## Steps

1. Park an RV on a street for no more than 8 hours, and never leave a boat or trailer unattached on a street.
2. Store extra RVs, boats and trailers on your lot within the limits above, or off-site.
3. Ask the Village Office at 604-796-2171 if you are unsure which rule applies.

## Good to know

- The two bylaws do not match. The zoning bylaw (s. 3.3(b)(xii)) also bans parking or storing recreational vehicles, campers, boats and trailers on any highway in the Village. The Highway and Traffic Bylaw allows an RV for up to 8 hours. Confirm with the Village before leaving one on the street.
- No setback or screening rules for stored RVs were found.
- Living in a tent, travel trailer, recreational vehicle, bus or other motor vehicle is not allowed: it is not a dwelling under the zoning bylaw (s. 2.14(a)) and is a ticketable offence. The Highway and Traffic Bylaw has no rule on sleeping in a vehicle.
- Tickets under the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>): $100 ($90 early, $110 late) for an RV on a street over 8 hours, an unattached trailer on a street, or an overweight vehicle in a residential zone at night; $500 for exceeding the number of vehicles on a residential lot or using an RV as a dwelling.

## Official forms and pages

- [Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 974, 2011 (consolidated to March 16, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Bylaw-974---Highway-and-Traffic-Consolidated-to-March-16%2C-2026.pdf)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/noise-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md)

## Sources

- [Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 974, 2011 (consolidated to March 16, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Bylaw-974---Highway-and-Traffic-Consolidated-to-March-16%2C-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (consolidated to December 15, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Harrison Hot Springs noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, the Noise Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood and sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Power equipment is banned from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and construction noise on Sundays and from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** Tickets: $200 for noise that disturbs, amplified sound or shouting, power equipment at night; $100 for animal noise, exhaust, horns and idling; $500 for construction noise on a Sunday or from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca
- Phone: RCMP Agassiz Detachment (non-emergency), 604-796-2211
- Phone: FVRD Animal Control (barking dogs), 1-844-495-CARE

## Key facts

- **General rule:** It is unlawful to make, cause or allow any noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of people nearby.
  - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025, s. 3](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Bylaw-1218---Noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "It shall be unlawful for any person or persons or the owner or occupier of any" … "convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity or of individuals or"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Quiet hours:** None set. The Noise Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.
- **Construction hours:** Construction noise is banned on Sundays, and on any other day between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the next day. So it is allowed Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025, s. 4 (second item lettered "(f)")](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Bylaw-1218---Noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Construction Noise at any time on Sundays or on any day from Monday to Saturday" … "between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other limits:** No power lawn mower or power equipment 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Also banned: amplified sound, shouting or banging heard outside, disturbing animal noise, loud exhaust, horns, idling vehicles in residential zones, noise near schools or churches. No decibel limits. Exempt: Village work, emergency vehicles, permitted activities. Noise Exemption Permit needs 48 hours' written notice to neighbours within 30 m.
  - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025, s. 4 and 5](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Bylaw-1218---Noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The operation of any power lawn mower or power equipment between 10:00" … "may, on the form and in the manner specified by the CAO, apply for a Noise" … "at least 48 hours in advance" … "any vehicle or employee of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs while engaged" … "any emergency response vehicle and the use of sirens or other warning"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, business hours:** Call the Village Office at 604-796-2171, email the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca, or use the online Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "please report these to the Village Office at 604-796-2171 or complete the Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form" … "Abate and Control of Noise"
  - Source: [Contact Us, Contact Us page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/contact-us)
  - Official wording: "Bylaw Enforcement Officer bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca" … "Monday - Friday : 8:30am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:30pm"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. The Village pages give no after-hours noise line.
- **Fine:** $200 ($190 early, $210 late) for noise that disturbs, amplified sound or shouting, power equipment at night, noise near a school or church, or loading and unloading that disturbs. $100 for animal noise, exhaust, horns and idling vehicles. $500 for construction noise on a Sunday or between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Make noise which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, 200.00 190.00 210.00" … "Disturb the peace with birds or animal noise 100.00 90.00 110.00" … "Construction noise at any time on Sunday or on any other day 500.00 490.00 510.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025.
  - Source: [Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025, s. 1](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Bylaw-1218---Noise.pdf)
  - Official wording: "1. CITATION This Bylaw shall be cited as the Village of Harrison Hot Springs "Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025"."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Noise Bylaw No. 1218](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Bylaw-1218---Noise.pdf>) makes it unlawful to make, cause or allow any noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of people nearby. It sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise and no decibel limits.

It does set hours for some noise. Power lawn mowers and other power equipment are banned from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Construction noise is banned on Sundays and, on other days, from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next day, so it is allowed Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The bylaw says nothing about statutory holidays.

Also banned: amplified sound, shouting or banging heard outside, disturbing animal noise, loud exhaust, horns, idling vehicles in residential zones, and noise near schools or churches. Village work, emergency vehicles and permitted activities are exempt.

## Steps

1. During office hours, call the Village Office at 604-796-2171, email bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca, or use the online Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form.
2. The Village pages give no after-hours noise line. The RCMP non-emergency line is 604-796-2211. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
3. For a noise that you plan, a Noise Exemption Permit needs 48 hours' written notice to neighbours within 30 m.

## Good to know

- Tickets under the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>): $200 ($190 early, $210 late) for noise that disturbs, amplified sound or shouting, power equipment at night, noise near a school or church, or loading and unloading that disturbs; $100 for animal noise, exhaust, horns and idling vehicles; $500 for construction noise on a Sunday or between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
- A barking dog is also an offence under the FVRD animal bylaw ($100).
- The after-hours number 1-866-924-5173 is for utilities and public works emergencies only.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Bylaw-1218---Noise.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/unsightly-property.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-leash-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/noise-rules.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/noise-rules.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/noise-rules.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/noise-rules.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/noise-rules.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Bylaw-1218---Noise.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Harrison Hot Springs unsightly property rules and how to report

**Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, owners must not let property become unsightly or let rubbish, junk or weeds build up. To report one, call the Village Office at 604-796-2171 or use the online complaint form. Complaints are kept confidential. The ticket is $500.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** Tickets: $500 for unsightly property or accumulation of rubbish, furniture and appliances; $500 for graffiti; $200 for noxious weeds or failing to brush vegetation.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca
- Online: Online Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form (see the Bylaw Enforcement page), https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement

## Key facts

- **What counts:** Owners and occupiers must not let their property become or stay unsightly, or let rubbish, broken or dilapidated furniture, bedding or appliances, vehicle parts, unused wood (other than firewood), construction materials with no construction under way, or standing water build up. Also banned: graffiti, leaving rubbish on public or private property, abandoning a vehicle, appliance or furniture, and letting noxious weeds or invasive plants build up. Owners must brush vegetation and remove weeds regularly.
  - Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1072, 2015, s. 3 and 4](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bylaw%201072%20-%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf)
  - Official wording: "must not cause, permit suffer or allow the land, property or premises to" … "broken or dilapidated furniture or bedding; or appliances and parts" … "Ensure that brushing of vegetation and weed or invasive species"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to report:** Phone the Village Office at 604-796-2171 or complete the online Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form. Complaints are kept confidential.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "please report these to the Village Office at 604-796-2171 or complete the Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What happens next:** A Bylaw Enforcement Officer can send a written order. The owner must fix the problem within the time in the order, or within 30 days of the order if no time is given. The owner can ask Council to review the order. If the owner does not comply, the Village can do the work and charge the cost, plus an administrative charge of $100 for every ten days after the order expires; unpaid amounts can be collected like property taxes.
  - Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1072, 2015, s. 4(b), 5, 6, 7](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bylaw%201072%20-%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf)
  - Official wording: "within a time period" … "stated in the order, or if no time period is stated, within 30 days" … "seek review by Council at a time to be arranged by the Corporate Officer" … "administrative charge of $100.00 for every ten days following the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Unsightly property or accumulation of rubbish, furniture, appliances and similar: $500 ($490 early, $510 late). Graffiti: $500. Noxious weed or invasive plant build-up, or failing to brush vegetation: $200 ($190 early, $210 late).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Cause or allow property or premises to become unsightly 500.00 490.00 510.00" … "Fail to brush vegetation and weed, remove invasive species 200.00 190.00 210.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1072, 2015.
  - Source: [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1072, 2015, title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bylaw%201072%20-%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Harrison Hot Springs Regulation of Unsightly Premises Bylaw No."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1072](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bylaw%201072%20-%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf>) says owners and occupiers must not let their property become or stay unsightly, or let rubbish, broken or dilapidated furniture, bedding or appliances, vehicle parts, unused wood (other than firewood), construction materials with no construction under way, or standing water build up. Graffiti, leaving rubbish on public or private property, abandoning a vehicle, appliance or furniture, and letting noxious weeds or invasive plants build up are also banned. Owners must brush vegetation and remove weeds regularly.

"Unsightly" means cluttered, dilapidated, disorganized, unclean or in such apparent neglect or disrepair as to unreasonably cause irritation or inconvenience to nearby residents or the public.

## Steps

1. Phone the Village Office at 604-796-2171, or complete the online Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form on the [Bylaw Enforcement page](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement>). Complaints are kept confidential.
2. A Bylaw Enforcement Officer can send the owner a written order.
3. The owner must fix the problem within the time in the order, or within 30 days of the order if no time is given. The owner can ask Council to review the order.

## Good to know

- If the owner does not comply, the Village can do the work and charge the cost, plus an administrative charge of $100 for every ten days after the order expires. Unpaid amounts can be collected like property taxes.
- Tickets under the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>): $500 ($490 early, $510 late) for unsightly property or accumulation of rubbish, furniture and appliances; $500 for graffiti; $200 ($190 early, $210 late) for noxious weed or invasive plant build-up or failing to brush vegetation.

## Official forms and pages

- [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1072, 2015 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bylaw%201072%20-%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/noise-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/unsightly-property.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/unsightly-property.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/unsightly-property.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/unsightly-property.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/unsightly-property.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/unsightly-property.md)

## Sources

- [Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1072, 2015 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2022-02/Bylaw%201072%20-%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs backyard fire and burning rules
question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Harrison Hot Springs?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Harrison Hot Springs
sources_read: 2026-11-08
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# Harrison Hot Springs backyard fire and burning rules

**Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, residential campfires and open burning, including yard waste, are prohibited. Only approved propane or natural-gas fire pits with a flame no more than 15 cm tall, and normal barbecues, are allowed on private property. Residents cannot get a burning permit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** No permit is available to residents. Campground operators pay $100 for a Communal Campfire permit. Ticket for open burning: $500.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0
- Online: BC Wildfire Service (current provincial restrictions), https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status

## Key facts

- **Backyard campfires:** No. Residential campfires and outdoor burning are prohibited. Only propane or natural-gas style fire pits are exempt: a CSA or ULC approved liquid-fuel or gas outdoor fireplace, heater or fire pit with a flame no more than 15 cm tall (up to a 20 lb propane tank), on private property. CSA or ULC approved electric or wood-pellet smokers and normal use of barbecues and hibachis for cooking are also allowed on private property.
  - Source: [Community Safety, Community Safety page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety)
  - Official wording: "Residential campfires and outdoor burning are prohibited in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs."
  - Source: [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, s. 3.1 and 4.8](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "at any time, on any beach or foreshore of Harrison Lake, Harrison River" … "The normal use of a CSA rated or ULC rated approved liquid fuel or" … "private property; and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Burning yard waste:** No. The bylaw bans setting an outdoor fire or open burning of wood, rubbish, garden refuse, tires, plastic or construction waste anywhere in the Village, on any beach or foreshore of Harrison Lake, Harrison River or Miami River, with the exemptions in s. 4 (for example Fire Department training and Village public works).
  - Source: [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, s. 3.1.1 and s. 4](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "set out, start, or kindle an outdoor fire or permit open burning of" … "any zone within the Village of Harrison Hot Springs" … "Any fire set outdoors under the control of the Village public works"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** Residents cannot get a permit for backyard burning. Campground operators need a Communal Campfire permit ($100; expires December 31). Fireworks need a Display Permit.
  - Source: [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, s. 5.1 to 5.4](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "A campground operator must not permit or allow a campfire to be set" … "will terminate on the 31"
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049 (consolidated to December 15, 2025), Schedule C, item 4](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Communal Campground Fire Permit $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fire bans:** The Fire Chief or any Fire Department officer may prohibit permitted fires when there are hazardous fire conditions, poor air quality, high wind or an air inversion. A communal campfire permit can also be suspended when the Provincial Wildfire Service issues a fire prohibition or area restriction. The Village points to BC Wildfire Service for current restrictions.
  - Source: [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, s. 6.1 and 6.2](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "hazardous fire conditions, poor air quality, high wind conditions or an air" … "may be suspended upon issuance of a Provincial Wildfire Service Fire Prohibition"
  - Source: [Community Safety, Community Safety page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety)
  - Official wording: "For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions and air quality advisories, go to BC Wildfire Services."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Instead of burning:** Yard waste goes in the weekly organics collection (green waste in the organics container, plus up to ten paper yard waste bags), or to the Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot green waste bin, the Parr Road Green Depot (Chilliwack) or the Bailey Landfill (Chilliwack).
  - Source: [Garbage & Recycling, Garbage & Recycling page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling)
  - Official wording: "Organics collected weekly." … "Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot (Green waste bin on location)" … "Parr Road Green Depot"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** Open burning or kindling a fire: $500 ($490 early, $510 late). Using fireworks without a display permit, a tiki torch (where banned) or a sky lantern: $100. Communal campfire offences: $100 to $200.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Set, start or kindle fire or permit open burning of wood, wood 500.00 490.00 510.00" … "Use fireworks without display permit 100.00 90.00 110.00" … "Use or fly a sky lantern 100.00 90.00 110.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017.
  - Source: [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, s. 1](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf>), residential campfires and open burning are prohibited. You may not set an outdoor fire or burn wood, rubbish, garden refuse, tires, plastic or construction waste anywhere in the Village, including on any beach or foreshore of Harrison Lake, Harrison River or Miami River, apart from the exemptions in s. 4 (for example Fire Department training and Village public works).

Allowed on private property:

- A CSA or ULC approved liquid-fuel or gas outdoor fireplace, heater or fire pit with a flame no more than 15 cm tall (up to a 20 lb propane tank).
- CSA or ULC approved electric or wood-pellet smokers.
- Normal use of barbecues and hibachis for cooking.

## Steps

1. Do not burn yard waste. Put it in the weekly organics collection (green waste in the organics container, plus up to ten paper yard-waste bags), or take it to the Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot green waste bin, the Parr Road Green Depot or the Bailey Landfill in Chilliwack. See the yard waste answer.
2. For a campground, apply for a Communal Campfire permit ($100; it expires December 31).
3. Check current provincial fire restrictions with BC Wildfire Service before any outdoor flame.

## Good to know

- Residents cannot get a permit for backyard burning. Only campgrounds can get a Communal Campfire permit, for their patrons. Fireworks need a Display Permit (see the fireworks answer).
- The Fire Chief or any Fire Department officer may prohibit permitted fires when there are hazardous fire conditions, poor air quality, high wind or an air inversion. A communal campfire permit can also be suspended when the Provincial Wildfire Service issues a fire prohibition or area restriction.
- The Village's Community Safety page also mentions an Outdoor Campfire Permit form at the Village Office, but it says residential campfires are prohibited. Call 604-796-2171 to confirm.
- Tickets under the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>): $500 ($490 early, $510 late) for open burning or kindling a fire; communal campfire offences $100 to $200.

## Official forms and pages

- [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
- [Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/fireworks.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/yard-waste.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/backyard-fire.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/backyard-fire.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/backyard-fire.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/backyard-fire.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/backyard-fire.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/backyard-fire.md)

## Sources

- [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049 (consolidated to December 15, 2025) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Garbage & Recycling, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs fireworks rules
question: "Are fireworks allowed in Harrison Hot Springs?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Harrison Hot Springs
sources_read: 2026-11-08
review: machine_checked
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/fireworks/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/fireworks.json"
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# Harrison Hot Springs fireworks rules

**Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, using fireworks is banned in all zones and on the Harrison Lake, Harrison River and Miami River beaches and foreshore, unless you hold a Display Permit from the Village. The ticket for using fireworks without a permit is $100.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** The Display Permit application form shows a $10 fee line (office-use box). Ticket: $100 ($90 early, $110 late).  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0
- Phone: RCMP Agassiz Detachment (non-emergency), 604-796-2211

## Key facts

- **Setting off fireworks:** No. Using fireworks is banned in all zones of the Village and on any beach or foreshore of Harrison Lake, Harrison River or the Miami River, unless exempted. The exemption is a Display Permit to ignite, explode, set off or detonate fireworks.
  - Source: [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, s. 3.1.4 and 4.9](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "use fireworks ;" … "An applicant that has applied for and been approved for a Display Permit"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Selling fireworks:** Not confirmed. The Fireworks Regulation Bylaw is posted only as a scanned copy that could not be read.
- **What counts as fireworks:** Anything containing a combustible or explosive composition prepared for or capable of a pyrotechnic display, with or without an explosion, including roman candles, skyrockets, pinwheels, bottle rockets, cannon crackers, mines, squibs, torpedoes and firecrackers.
  - Source: [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, s. 2, definition of "Fireworks"](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "roman candles, skyrockets, pinwheels , batteries, barrages, bottle rockets, cannon" … "crackers , mines , squibs , torpedoes , and firecrackers"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Permit:** A Display Permit is applied for on the Village form, with a qualified pyrotechnician (proof of certification), safety precautions and an organizer contact. The form is signed by the Village and the Fire Chief, and shows a $10 fee line. The permit is not transferable.
  - Source: [Application to Display and Detonate Fireworks, Display Permit application form](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Application-to-Display-Detonate-Fireworks.pdf)
  - Official wording: "APPLICATION FOR A DISPLAY PERMIT TO IGNITE, EXPLODE, SET OFF OR DETONATE FIREWORKS" … "FEE PAID RECEIPT NUMBER: DATE: $10.00" … "THIS PERMIT IS NON TRANSFERABLE"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $100 ($90 early, $110 late) for possessing fireworks without a permit, setting them off in a way that endangers or creates a nuisance, or using fireworks without a display permit.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Possess fireworks without permit 100.00 90.00 110.00" … "Use fireworks without display permit 100.00 90.00 110.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 871 and Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017.
  - Source: [Community Safety, Community Safety page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety)
  - Official wording: "Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 871"
  - Source: [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, s. 3.1.4](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "3.1.3 use or fly a Sky Lantern ; 3.1.4 use fireworks ; 3.1.5 use of barbeque , hibachi or any other form of cooking apparatus" … "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the Village of Harrison Hot Springs "Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017". 2. DEFINITIONS"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf>) bans using fireworks in all zones of the Village and on any beach or foreshore of Harrison Lake, Harrison River or the Miami River, unless exempted. The exemption is a Display Permit to ignite, explode, set off or detonate fireworks.

"Fireworks" means anything containing a combustible or explosive composition prepared for or capable of a pyrotechnic display, with or without an explosion, including roman candles, skyrockets, pinwheels, bottle rockets, cannon crackers, mines, squibs, torpedoes and firecrackers. Sparklers are not mentioned.

The Village also has a Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 871, but it is posted only as a scanned copy that we could not read. Its dates, hours and any rules on selling fireworks are not stated here. Ask the Village Office.

## Steps

1. Fill in the Village's [Application to Display and Detonate Fireworks](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Application-to-Display-Detonate-Fireworks.pdf>). It asks for a qualified pyrotechnician (proof of certification), safety precautions and an organizer contact.
2. The form is signed by the Village and the Fire Chief. The permit is not transferable.
3. Applicants agree to pay the Village's costs of fighting any fire caused by the event.

## Good to know

- The form shows a $10 fee line in its office-use box. Confirm the fee with the Village Office at 604-796-2171.
- Tickets under the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>): $100 ($90 early, $110 late) for possessing fireworks without a permit, setting them off in a way that endangers or creates a nuisance, or using fireworks without a display permit.

## Official forms and pages

- [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf)
- [Application to Display and Detonate Fireworks (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Application-to-Display-Detonate-Fireworks.pdf)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/backyard-fire.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/noise-rules.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/fireworks.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/fireworks.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/fireworks.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/fireworks.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/fireworks.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/fireworks.md)

## Sources

- [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Application to Display and Detonate Fireworks (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Application-to-Display-Detonate-Fireworks.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work
question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Harrison Hot Springs?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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owner_body: Village of Harrison Hot Springs
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# Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work

**Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, bylaw tickets are bylaw notices under Bylaw No. 855. Common fines: parking in a prohibited place $100, noise that disturbs $200, unsightly property $500, open burning $500. Pay within 14 days for a $10 discount on most tickets.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** Parking in a prohibited place $100. Noise that disturbs $200. Unsightly property $500. Open burning $500. Water restriction breach $100. Business without a licence $200. Tree removed without a permit $200. Fence too high $200. Unlicensed dog $200 (FVRD). Each is $10 less if paid early and $10 more if paid late (amounts at least $100). A person who loses an adjudication pays an additional $25.  
**How long:** Pay or dispute within 14 days of receiving the notice.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0
- Email: Bylaw Enforcement Officer, bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca

## Key facts

- **How tickets work:** The Village uses bylaw notices (tickets) under its Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw. Bylaw enforcement is contracted out, and the officers issue the notices. Disputes go to the Upper Fraser Valley bylaw adjudication system. No Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found among the Village's posted bylaws. Animal control offences are ticketed by the FVRD.
  - Source: [Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)
  - Official wording: "bylaw enforcement is contracted out on an annual basis" … "Upper Fraser Valley Adjudication System"
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Noise Bylaw No. 1218"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Common fines:** Parking in a prohibited place $100. Noise that disturbs $200. Unsightly property $500. Open burning $500. Water restriction breach $100. Business without a licence $200. Tree removed without a permit $200. Fence too high $200. Unlicensed dog $200 (FVRD). Each is $10 less if paid early and $10 more if paid late (amounts at least $100).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Park where prohibited 100.00 90.00 110.00" … "Make noise which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, 200.00 190.00 210.00" … "Cause or allow property or premises to become unsightly 500.00 490.00 510.00" … "Fail to abide by water restrictions 100.00 90.00 110.00" … "Carry on business without a licence 200.00 190.00 210.00" … "Remove tree without permit 200.00 190.00 210.00" … "Fence exceeds maximum height in Residential Zone 200.00 190.00 210.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying early:** Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice (or of being presumed to receive it) to get the early payment amount, normally $10 less than the penalty ($90 on a $100 ticket).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Part 6, s. 6.1.2](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving or being" … "is the Early Payment Reduction set out in"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Paying late:** A late payment surcharge, shown in Schedule A, applies if payment is more than 28 days after the notice was received or presumed received (usually $10 more, for example $110 on a $100 ticket).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Part 6, s. 6.1.3](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "if more than 28 days after the person received or is presumed to have" … "received the bylaw notice, is subject to a late payment surcharge"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Disputing a ticket:** Within 14 days of receiving the notice, pay it or request dispute adjudication by filling in the dispute portion of the notice and delivering it in person or by mail to the Village Municipal Hall. After 14 days a notice cannot be disputed. A person who loses an adjudication pays an additional $25. A compliance agreement, where available, lowers the penalty to one half.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Part 7, s. 7.1, 7.2, 8.4, 10.4](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "request dispute adjudication" … "must pay the Village of Harrison Hot Springs an additional fee of $25 for the" … "be reduced to one half of the penalty for the offence as listed in Column A1 of Schedule"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A. Animal control tickets: FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW" … "Consolidated to: April 7, 2026"
  - Source: [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Penalty Penalty Available Animal Control Bylaw 1 No Dog Licence $200 $190 $210 Yes No. 1206, 2013"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village uses bylaw notices (tickets) under its [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>). Bylaw enforcement is contracted out, and the officers issue the notices. Disputes go to the Upper Fraser Valley bylaw adjudication system. We found no Municipal Ticket Information bylaw among the Village's posted bylaws. Animal control offences are ticketed by the FVRD under its [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf>).

Examples from Schedule A: parking in a prohibited place $100; noise that disturbs $200; unsightly property $500; open burning $500; water restriction breach $100; business without a licence $200; tree removed without a permit $200; fence too high $200; unlicensed dog $200 (FVRD).

## Steps

1. Pay within 14 days of receiving the notice (or of being presumed to receive it) to get the early payment amount, normally $10 less than the penalty ($90 on a $100 ticket).
2. To dispute, within 14 days fill in the dispute portion of the notice and deliver it in person or by mail to the Village Municipal Hall. After 14 days a notice cannot be disputed.
3. A late payment surcharge applies if payment is more than 28 days after the notice was received or presumed received (usually $10 more, for example $110 on a $100 ticket).

## Good to know

- A person who loses an adjudication pays an additional $25.
- A compliance agreement, where available, lowers the penalty to one half.
- A few small offences use different early and late amounts (for example $50 with $40 early and $60 late; boat launch and pay parking $75 with $45 early and $100 late), so check Schedule A for the offence.
- The Bylaw Enforcement page says the ticket can be dropped off at several municipal offices, while the bylaw names the Village Municipal Hall. Call 604-796-2171 to confirm.

## Official forms and pages

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/noise-rules.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/fireworks.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/unsightly-property.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs watering restrictions](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/water-restrictions.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/backyard-fire.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/bylaw-fines.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/bylaw-fines.md)

## Sources

- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)](https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: "Harrison Hot Springs business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a business licence in Harrison Hot Springs, and how do I get one?"
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# Harrison Hot Springs business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

**Question:** Do I need a business licence in Harrison Hot Springs, and how do I get one?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs anyone carrying on a business needs a Village business licence. The fee is $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee. Apply at the Village Office with the Business Licence Application form. Licences run January 1 to December 31.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee; $62.50 for first applications after July 1; $85 fire inspection fee. Inter-Municipal Business Licence: $250.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171

## Key facts

- **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on a business in the Village, including contractors and non-profit societies that run a business (a registered charity pays no fee). A separate licence is needed for each type of business and each Tourist Accommodation dwelling unit. Exempt: day care operations, real estate licensees with no Village premises, schools, and apartment businesses with five or fewer units for rent (other than tourist accommodation).
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 2.1 and 2.13](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a person must not carry on or perform any Business, in the" … "Every person who owns or operates any Business must apply for, obtain" … "Any Day Care Operations" … "Apartment Business with five or less Dwelling Units for rent for"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fee:** $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee; $62.50 for first applications made after July 1; $85 fire inspection fee. Renewals after January 31 pay a 10% late penalty. Inter-Municipal Business Licence: $250.
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Schedule E](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Non-Refundable Application Fee $25.00" … "Business Licence Fee $125.00" … "Business Licence Fee for initial applications made after July 1 $62.50" … "Late Penalty Fee for renewal applications made after January 31 10% of licence"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Fill in the Business Licence Application (Village form; an application guide is also on the Licences & Permits page) with a floor plan, square footage and proposed parking, and attach required approvals such as a health certificate, a fire safety inspection report and liquor approval where applicable. The Village checks building, zoning, health, sanitation, business regulations and fire inspections before granting it.
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 2.2 and 2.9(c)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every application must include a detailed description of the Building or" … "Fire Safety Inspection. The inspection report must be in writing" … "ii) Zoning regulations; iii) Health requirements;"
  - Source: [Licences & Permits, Licences & Permits page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/licences-permits)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Application Guide"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Renewal:** Licences run for one calendar year, January 1 to December 31. Renew before February 1 to avoid the late payment penalty.
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 2.4 and 2.7](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "calendar year that" … "starts on January 1st and expires on the 31st day of December of each" … "fails to renew a Business Licence prior to February 1st of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Inter-community licence:** Yes. The Village is in the Fraser Valley Inter-Municipal Business Licence (IMBL) program with Kent, Delta, Township of Langley, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford, Hope, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Chilliwack, City of Langley and Mission. Fee: $250 a year ($300 for a business without premises in a participating municipality), in addition to the local licence. For trades, contractors and visiting health care providers.
  - Source: [Licences & Permits, Licences & Permits page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/licences-permits)
  - Official wording: "The cost of an IMBL is $250.00 for the calendar year" … "The Village of Harrison Hot Springs is a participant in the Fraser Valley Inter-Municipal Business Licence (IMBL) Program effective January 2020."
  - Source: [Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 1144 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 9](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1144---Inter-Municipal-Business-Licence-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The Inter-Municipal Business Licence fee is $250 for a business with premises in" … "9. The Inter-Municipal Business Licence fee is $250 for a business with premises in" … "participating municipalities and $300 for a business without premises in participating"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $200 ($190 early, $210 late) for carrying on business without a licence or failing to renew one that continues to operate; $500 for operating a prohibited business.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855 (PDF, consolidated April 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Carry on business without a licence 200.00 190.00 210.00" … "Operate prohibited business 500.00 490.00 510.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (consolidated to December 15, 2025); fees in Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014, Schedule E.
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENCE AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1128," … "Consolidated to: December 15, 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Under the [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf), anyone carrying on a business in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs needs a licence, including contractors and non-profit societies that run a business (a registered charity pays no fee). A separate licence is needed for each type of business and each Tourist Accommodation dwelling unit. Exempt: day care operations, real estate licensees with no Village premises, schools, and apartment businesses with five or fewer units for rent (other than tourist accommodation).

Fees (Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw 1049, Schedule E): $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee; $62.50 for first applications made after July 1; $85 fire inspection fee. Renewals after January 31 pay a 10% late penalty.

## Steps

1. Fill in the Business Licence Application (an application guide is on the [Licences & Permits page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/licences-permits)).
2. Attach a floor plan, square footage and proposed parking, plus approvals that apply, such as a health certificate, a fire safety inspection report and liquor approval.
3. Submit it to the Village Office. The Village checks building, zoning, health, sanitation, business regulations and fire inspections before granting it.
4. Renew before February 1 each year. Licences run January 1 to December 31. The renewal method is not stated.

## Good to know

- Inter-Municipal Business Licence (IMBL): $250 a year ($300 for a business without premises in a participating municipality), in addition to the local licence. For trades, contractors and visiting health care providers. Harrison Hot Springs takes part with Kent, Delta, Township of Langley, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford, Hope, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Chilliwack, City of Langley and Mission. See [Bylaw 1144](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1144---Inter-Municipal-Business-Licence-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf).
- Fine for operating without a licence or failing to renew: $200 ($190 if paid early, $210 if late); $500 for operating a prohibited business.
- Schedule E says the final fee can be any combination of the fees listed.

## Official forms and pages

- [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Licences & Permits, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/licences-permits)
- [Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 1144 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1144---Inter-Municipal-Business-Licence-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/home-based-business.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/short-term-rental.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/business-licence.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/business-licence.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/business-licence.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/business-licence.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/business-licence.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/business-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Licences & Permits, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/licences-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 1144 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1144---Inter-Municipal-Business-Licence-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855 (PDF, consolidated April 2026), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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title: Harrison Hot Springs home-based business rules
question: "Can I run a business from my home in Harrison Hot Springs?"
place: Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs
category: Starting and running a business
owner: municipal
owner_body: Village of Harrison Hot Springs
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# Harrison Hot Springs home-based business rules

**Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs you can run a home occupation in zones that list it as a permitted use. It must be inside the home or a fully enclosed accessory building, be no more than 100 m² or 40% of the dwelling, and have a Village business licence ($125 a year plus a $25 application fee).

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Harrison Hot Springs, https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca)  
**Cost:** $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee ($62.50 for new applications after July 1).  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, as an accessory use of a residential lot, in the zones that list Home Occupation as a permitted use. It must be inside the detached dwelling or a fully enclosed accessory building and be subordinate to the residence.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.5(a)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For Zones within which a Home Occupation is a permitted use, the following" … "all Home Occupation uses, must be conducted within a Residential Detached" … "clearly subservient and incidental to a"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. A home occupation must have a valid and current Municipal Business Licence: $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee ($62.50 for new applications after July 1).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.5(a)(viii)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "have a valid and current Municipal Business Licence"
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Schedule E](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Non-Refundable Application Fee $25.00" … "Business Licence Fee $125.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Limits:** Maximum floor area is 100 m² or 40% of the detached dwelling's floor area, whichever is less. No excessive traffic or nuisance. One non-illuminated sign up to 0.4 m². No external display. Parking for one space per employee (no off-site parking). No discharge of odours, noise, heat, glare or vibration across lot lines.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.5 and 6.1.1](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Gross Floor Area that exceeds 100 m2" … "a maximum of one non-illuminated sign, which must" … "no off-site parking associated with the Home Occupation use is permitted" … "Home Occupation 1 per employee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Businesses not allowed:** Automobile body shops, automobile service, boat service, automobile salvage or wrecking yards, micro-breweries, distilleries and processing plants; also fish or livestock operations, medical marihuana facilities and poultry processing (except as the ALC Act allows).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.5(a)(ix) and (x)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Automobile body shop, automobile service, boat service, automobile salvage" … "Micro-Brewery, Distillery, and processing plants are not" … "Facilities or poultry processing are not permitted as Home Occupations;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017, s. 4.5, and Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.5](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For Zones within which a Home Occupation is a permitted use, the following"
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENCE AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1128,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) allows a home occupation in Harrison Hot Springs as an accessory use of a residential lot, in the zones that list it as permitted. The zone table marks R-1, R-2 and R-4. It must be inside the detached dwelling or a fully enclosed accessory building and be subordinate to the residence. It must have a valid Municipal Business Licence: $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee ($62.50 for new applications after July 1).

## Limits

- Maximum floor area: 100 m² or 40% of the detached dwelling's floor area, whichever is less.
- No excessive traffic or nuisance. No odours, noise, heat, glare or vibration across lot lines.
- One non-illuminated sign up to 0.4 m². No external display.
- Parking: one space per employee, none off site.
- Not allowed: automobile body shops, automobile service, boat service, automobile salvage or wrecking yards, micro-breweries, distilleries and processing plants; also fish or livestock operations, medical marihuana facilities and poultry processing (except as the Agricultural Land Commission Act allows).

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone allows home occupations (Village Office, 604-796-2171).
2. Apply for a business licence; see the business-licence answer.
3. Keep within the limits above.

## Good to know

- The zone columns were read from table text; confirm with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/business-licence.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/short-term-rental.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/home-based-business.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/home-based-business.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/home-based-business.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/home-based-business.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/home-based-business.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/home-based-business.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)

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# Harrison Hot Springs short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

**Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Harrison Hot Springs?

**Short answer:** In Harrison Hot Springs, Tourist Accommodation (stays of 30 days or less, including vacation rentals) is not allowed in residential zones. It is permitted in the commercial zones C-1, C-2 and C-3, with a Village business licence for each dwelling unit and provincial registration.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Village business licence: $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee ($62.50 for new applications after July 1), and an $85 fire inspection fee.  
**How long:** Not stated.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Office, 604-796-2171

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Not in residential zones. The zoning bylaw prohibits Tourist Accommodation (which includes bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals, stays of 30 days or less) in any residential zone. It is a permitted use in the commercial zones C-1, C-2 and C-3. The Province lists Harrison Hot Springs as exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 3.3(e) and definition of "Tourist Accommodation"](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Tourist Accommodation in any Residential Zone" … "(a) bed and breakfasts," … "(d) vacation rental," … "means a total of 30 days or less"
  - Source: [Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC, List of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Gold River Golden Grand Forks Granisle Greenwood Harrison Hot Springs Hazelton Hope Houston Hudson's Hope Invermere"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. Anyone operating a Tourist Accommodation needs a separate Village business licence for each dwelling unit used as one. The fee is $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee ($62.50 for new applications after July 1), and there is a $85 fire inspection fee.
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 2.1(h)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every person who operates a Tourist Accommodation must have a" … "separate Business Licence for each Dwelling Unit being operated as a"
  - Source: [Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Schedule E](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Business Licence Non-Refundable Application Fee $25.00" … "Business Licence Fee $125.00" … "Fire Inspection Fee $85.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. Provincial registration applies to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local business licence is required. Each unit needs its own registration number.
  - Source: [Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Business licence exemptions; fees section](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days" … "Each short-term rental unit requires its own registration number."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Operating rules:** The zoning bylaw says Tourist Accommodation must not produce noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, heat, glare or electrical disturbance detectable beyond the property boundary, may serve meals to guests only, and no part of an accessory building may be used for tourist accommodation.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), s. 4.9 and 4.2(a)(iv)](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "no noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, electrical or radio" … "meals may be provided to customers of a Tourist Accommodation only and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** $500 ($490 early, $510 late) for Tourist Accommodation in a residential zone; $200 for carrying on business without a licence. Zoning offences are generally $500.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855 (PDF, consolidated April 2026), Schedule A](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Tourist accommodation in residential zone 500.00 490.00 510.00" … "Carry on business without a licence 200.00 190.00 210.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Harrison Hot Springs Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (s. 3.3(e), 4.9) and Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (s. 2.1(h)).
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW NO. 1115, 2017"
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), title page](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENCE AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1128,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) prohibits Tourist Accommodation, which includes bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals of 30 days or less, in any residential zone of Harrison Hot Springs. It is a permitted use in the commercial zones C-1, C-2 and C-3. The Province lists Harrison Hot Springs as exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement (see the Province's [short-term rental page](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)).

**Licence:** each dwelling unit used as Tourist Accommodation needs its own Village business licence under the [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf). The fee is $125 a year plus a $25 non-refundable application fee ($62.50 for new applications after July 1), and there is an $85 fire inspection fee.

**Province:** short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days must register with the Province, whether or not a local licence is needed. Each unit needs its own registration number.

## Steps

1. Check your zone with the Village Office (604-796-2171).
2. If your lot is in a commercial zone that allows it, apply for a business licence for each unit.
3. Register with the Province.

## Good to know

- Rules: no noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, heat, glare or electrical disturbance detectable beyond the property boundary; meals for guests only; no part of an accessory building may be used.
- Fines: $500 ($490 if paid early, $510 if late) for Tourist Accommodation in a residential zone, and $200 for operating without a licence.
- No guest, bedroom or parking limits, and no rule on posting a licence number, were found in the Village bylaws.
- The licence bylaw says tourist accommodation fees moved to the Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw, but no separate fee appears in its Schedule E. Confirm the fee with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf)
- [Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)

## Related questions

- [Harrison Hot Springs business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/business-licence.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/home-based-business.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/secondary-suite.md)
- [Harrison Hot Springs zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md)
- [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/short-term-rental.md)
- [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/short-term-rental.md)
- [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/short-term-rental.md)
- [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/short-term-rental.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/short-term-rental.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/short-term-rental.md)

## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1115, 2017 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/Zoning-Bylaw-No.-1115--%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 1128, 2018 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Bylaw-1128---Business-Licence-and-Regulation-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014 (PDF, consolidated to December 15, 2025), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855 (PDF, consolidated April 2026), Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Harrison Hot Springs](https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/contact-us) (read 2026-11-08)

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