Hazelton short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)
Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Hazelton?
In Hazelton the Zoning Bylaw sets no general rule for short-term rentals. Bed and breakfasts are allowed in the R, RR and RC zones with a Village business licence, and an accessory dwelling unit cannot be a short-term rental. Register with the Province's registry.
Key facts
| Allowed | The Zoning Bylaw sets no general rule for short-term rentals (defined as rentals under 30 days). An Accessory Dwelling Unit may not be used as a short-term rental. Bed and breakfast is a permitted use in the R, RR and RC zones.Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015, unofficial consolidation, Zoning Bylaw definitions, s. 3.17(c), 5.1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSHORT TERM RENTAL UNIT means any dwelling unit intended to be rented for periods of less than 30 days. An accessory Dwelling Unit shall not be used as a short-term rental unit; e) Bed and Breakfast |
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| Business licence | A bed and breakfast must hold a Trade or Business Licence with the Village. No licence rule for other short-term rentals was found.Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015, unofficial consolidation, Zoning Bylaw s. 3.11(a)(xiii) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAll Bed & Breakfast Accommodation shall be required to hold a Trade or Business License with the Village of Hazelton. |
| Provincial registration | Hazelton is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the provincial principal residence requirement does not apply here. Communities under 10,000 population are exempt from the principal residence requirement but must still register with the provincial Short-Term Rental Registry.Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Province page, list of exempt communities; Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Province page, Types of exemptions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingGreenwood Harrison Hot Springs Hazelton Hope Houston must register with the Short-Term Rental Registry, but are exempt from the principal residence requirement Communities under 10,000 population and ski resort areas |
| Operating rules | Bed and breakfast: up to three guest rooms, in a single detached single family dwelling, proprietor must live there, max two guests per guest room, no cooking in guest rooms, one parking space per guest room (max three), min lot 400 m², no alcohol sales, no boarders or lodgers.Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015, unofficial consolidation, Zoning Bylaw s. 3.11(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBe limited to no more than three (3) guest rooms. The proprietor of a Bed & Breakfast Accommodation shall reside in the No cooking is permitted in any guest room. The minimum lot area for a Bed & Breakfast Accommodation shall be 400 m2. |
| Fine | Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. |
| Bylaw | Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015, unofficial consolidation, Zoning Bylaw cover · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingVillage of Hazelton Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015 |
How it works
The Village of Hazelton's Zoning Bylaw No. 478 sets no general rule for short-term rentals, which it defines as rentals under 30 days. An Accessory Dwelling Unit may not be used as a short-term rental. A bed and breakfast is a permitted use in the R, RR and RC zones.
Hazelton is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the provincial principal residence requirement does not apply here. Communities under 10,000 population are exempt from that requirement but must still register with the provincial Short-Term Rental Registry.
Steps
- Call the Village office to confirm your zone allows what you plan.
- For a bed and breakfast, get a Trade or Business Licence from the Village.
- Register with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry.
Good to know
- Bed and breakfast rules: up to three guest rooms, in a single detached single family dwelling; the proprietor must live there; maximum two guests per guest room; no cooking in guest rooms; one parking space per guest room (maximum three); minimum lot 400 m²; no alcohol sales; no boarders or lodgers.
- No licence rule for other short-term rentals was found, and no fine is stated.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
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Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality →
Sources
- Zoning Bylaw No. 478, 2015, unofficial consolidation (PDF), Village of Hazelton (read 2026-11-08)
- Principal residence requirement, Province of BC (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact Us, Village of Hazelton (read 2026-11-08)
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