# Gov Handbook: Hudson's Hope, British Columbia, Canada > 13 answers about local government in Hudson's Hope. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/llms-full.txt ## Building, renovating and your property - [Hudson's Hope building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/building-permit.md): In Hudsons Hope you may need a building permit to construct, alter, demolish or relocate a building or structure. Typical projects include new homes, decks, carports, garages, additions and second dwelling units. Apply with the Building Permit Application Package from the District Office. - [Hudson's Hope fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/fence-rules.md): In Hudsons Hope a fence in the C1 zone, RU1 zone or any R-zone can be no more than 1.2 m in a front yard and 1.8 m in a side or rear yard. A development permit is not needed for a fence. The District's page does not say whether a building permit is needed. - [Hudson's Hope permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): In Hudsons Hope the District lists decks, carports and attached or detached garages among projects that may need a building permit. Its website does not mention sheds or give a size threshold. Accessory buildings must also meet Zoning Bylaw limits. Call the District Office to confirm. - [Hudson's Hope zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/zoning-lookup.md): In Hudsons Hope, zoning is set by Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, which has a District map and a Townsite map inside the PDF on the District's bylaws page. A hard copy is at the District Office. No online parcel lookup is mentioned. Call 250-783-9901 to confirm your zone. - [Hudson's Hope secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/secondary-suite.md): Yes. Hudsons Hope allows one secondary suite in a single-detached home in the RU1, RU2, RU3, R1, R1A, R1B and R2 zones, or one accessory dwelling unit instead, not both. The owner must live in the home, and one parking space is required. A building permit may be needed. ## Garbage, recycling and waste - [Hudson's Hope garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/garbage-collection.md): In Hudson's Hope, the District collects garbage weekly, Monday to Friday depending on the area of town. The fee is $118 a year per dwelling unit, billed on the utility bill. Recycling is by depot through the Peace River Regional District. ## Pets, animals and wildlife - [Hudson's Hope dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/dog-licence.md): In Hudson's Hope, every dog living in the District must be licensed each year, from January 1 to December 31. The licence is $10 for a spayed or neutered dog and $30 for one that is not, and you buy it in person at the District Office. ## Parking, tickets and driving - [Hudson's Hope RV, boat and trailer parking rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md): In Hudson's Hope, no motor vehicle or trailer may be parked on a highway for more than 72 hours. On a lot in an R zone or RU1, you may keep only one boat up to 11 m long and one recreational vehicle up to 14 m body length outside a building. ## Bylaws, noise and complaints - [Hudson's Hope backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/backyard-fire.md): In Hudson's Hope, no permit is needed to burn on private land in a fireplace, stove or fire pit provided and approved by the Fire Chief, or for refuse or garden waste in a screened incinerator approved by the Fire Chief. Other open-air fires need a free burning permit. - [Hudson's Hope bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/bylaw-fines.md): In Hudson's Hope, parking breaches under the Traffic Bylaw are $25 if paid within 14 days and $75 after 15 days. Most other fines, such as for dogs, noise and property, are in scanned bylaws that could not be read. ## Starting and running a business - [Hudson's Hope business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/business-licence.md): Hudsons Hope issues business licences, though the District's page does not say plainly who must hold one. The fee is $50 once the application is approved, pro-rated for licences issued after January 31. Apply online, at the District Office or with the printable form. - [Hudson's Hope home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/home-based-business.md): Yes. Hudsons Hope allows home occupations in a single-detached dwelling or duplex unit, using at most 40 m² or 10% of the floor area, whichever is less. You need a District business licence ($50 a year on the District's page) and must follow limits on employees, storage, hours and signs. ## Housing and renting - [Hudson's Hope short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/short-term-rental.md): Maybe. Hudsons Hope's Zoning Bylaw has no short-term rental use and bars any use it does not list, but it allows owner-occupied bed and breakfasts. Hudsons Hope is exempt from the Province's principal residence rule, but hosts must still register provincially if stays are under 90 consecutive days. ## Zoning - [All 16 zones in Hudson's Hope, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/zoning/index.json) - Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St