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Lantzville short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

Lantzville, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Yes, in Lantzville as a home business in zones that allow one, such as R1, but the owner must live on the property. You need a District business licence, and you must register with the Province's short-term rental registry for stays under 90 days.

Key facts

AllowedYes, as a home business where a zone allows Home Business (such as R1). The owner must live on the property. No short-term rental on a property that also has a bed and breakfast.Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw No. 433, 2026), Definitions, Home Business; Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw No. 433, 2026), s. 2.2.11 Short Term Rental; Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw No. 433, 2026), R1 zone s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
short term rental, or small equipment repair;
The property on which a short term rental is taking place must be occupied by the owner of the property.
A short term rental must not be operated on the same property on which a bed and breakfast is being operated.
Primary Use Secondary Use House Home Business Duplex Secondary Suite (must be located in a House)
Business licenceYes. A home business, including a short-term rental, needs a valid District business licence. The home business fee in the 2021 fee schedule is $50; later fee amendments could not be read, so confirm with the District.Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw No. 433, 2026), s. 2.2.2; Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021, s. 2; Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 26, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 273, Schedule F, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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A home business is only permitted if the operator has a valid business licence issued by the Municipality for the home business.
“Home Business(es)” means a home occupation, business or professional practice and is limited to an artisan studio, bed and breakfast, craft kitchen, child care, fine woodworking, market gardening, personal service, office or short-term rental.
Business (Lantzville-based) $100.00/each premises (except Home Business) Home Business $50.00 2. Annual Business Licence Renewal Fee (subject to annual submission of renewal form for next licensing period
Provincial registrationYes. Lantzville is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement, but hosts of stays under 90 consecutive days must still register with the Province's short-term rental registry.Principal residence requirement for short-term rentals, Province of British Columbia, List of exempt communities; Principal residence requirement for short-term rentals, Province of British Columbia, Business licence exemptions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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List of exempt communities and land where the principal residence requirement does not apply
Ladysmith Lake Cowichan Lantzville Lillooet
Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required.
Operating rulesOwner must occupy the property; at most 6 guests at once; not in a dwelling unit with more than three sleeping units; one parking space per sleeping unit; not on a property with a bed and breakfast.Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw No. 433, 2026), s. 2.2.11; Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw No. 433, 2026), s. 2.6 parking table · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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A short term rental must not be operated in a dwelling unit that contains more than three sleeping units.
The maximum number of guests in a short term rental at any given time is 6.
Short Term Rental - 1 per sleeping unit
FineZoning offence: $100 ticket for unlawful land use in the zone (Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 100, Appendix 4). The Business Licence Bylaw allows a ticket of up to $1,000, but the ticket schedule lists no amount for it.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 100, as amended by Bylaw No. 378, 2024, Appendix 4; Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021, s. 14.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Unlawful Land Use – R1 Zone 1.1.1 $100.00
a fine of up to $1,000 if a ticket is issued under the
BylawDistrict of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (s. 2.2 Home Businesses); Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw No. 433, 2026), s. 2.2; Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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2.2 HOME BUSINESSES General Home Business Regulations 1. A home business must be authorized by the property owner and operated by a resident of
(7360 Harby Road) Bylaw No. 225, 2020" January 6, 2021 Bylaw No. 244 "District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020, Amendment (6953 Dickinson Road) Bylaw No. 244, 2020"
District of Lantzville Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021

How it works

In Lantzville a short-term rental is a type of home business under section 2.2 of the Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020. It is allowed where a zone permits Home Business as a secondary use (such as R1 to R6, R8, Estate, Rural, Foothills and Agriculture). The owner must live on the property. A property with a bed and breakfast cannot also have a short-term rental. In the Foothills zone, Area A short-term rentals are allowed only where a dwelling unit has its own at-grade entrance from outside.

Rules: at most 6 guests at once; not in a dwelling unit with more than three sleeping units; one parking space per sleeping unit.

Steps

  1. Check that your zone allows Home Business (see zoning-lookup).
  2. Apply for a District business licence (see business-licence). In the 2021 fee schedule the home business fee is $50.
  3. Register with the Province's short-term rental registry if your stays are under 90 consecutive days. Lantzville is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement, but registration is still required; see the Province's page.
  4. Post the licence in a conspicuous place in the part of the premises open to the public.

Good to know

  • Letting not more than two rooms in the operator's primary residence for 30 consecutive days or longer is exempt from the business licence.
  • Zoning offence: a $100 ticket. The Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021 allows a ticket up to $1,000, but the ticket schedule lists no amount for it. Court penalty: $100 to $50,000 plus costs.
  • Planning: planning@lantzville.ca, 250-933-8093.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw No. 433, 2026), District of Lantzville (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021 (PDF), District of Lantzville (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 26, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 273 (PDF), District of Lantzville (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 100, as amended by Bylaw No. 378, 2024 (PDF), District of Lantzville (read 2026-11-08)
  5. Principal residence requirement for short-term rentals, Province of British Columbia (read 2026-11-08)
  6. Business Licence, District of Lantzville (read 2026-11-08)
  7. Contact Information, District of Lantzville (read 2026-11-08)

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