Hudson's Hope business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

Do I need a business licence in Hudsons Hope, and how do I get one?

Hudson's Hope, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

The District of Hudson's Hope issues business licences. Its Business Licences page does not say in plain words who must hold one. The printable form names Business Licence Bylaw No. 504, 1994, which is not posted in the District's bylaw library. The Zoning Bylaw requires home occupations to follow it. A licence is valid for one calendar year, January 1 to December 31.

Steps

1. Apply online with the Business License Application Form, pick up an application at the District Office, or download the printable application and submit it there. The online form asks about signage and building improvements (a building permit may be required) and, for leased premises, owner consent.
2. The District approves the application.
3. Once approved and the $50 fee is paid, the licence is issued. Licences issued after January 31 are pro-rated for the remaining months of the year.
4. A renewal invoice is sent at the beginning of each year.

Good to know

• Contact: Kelsey Shewfelt, Recreation Officer, 250-783-9901 Ext. 203.
• The fee schedule by business type is not posted, so $50 may not apply to every type.
• The District's library lists an Inter-Community Business License Bylaw 878, 2017. It is a scanned image, so its coverage and fee could not be read.
• Running a home occupation without a licence is listed at $100 per offence per day. No ticket amount was found for other businesses.