Nakusp short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

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

Short answer

Yes, in most residential zones and several commercial ones, one per parcel. In Nakusp you need a Village business licence ($300 per unit a year, with a fire inspection) and registration in the Province's short-term rental registry. Nakusp is exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement.

Key facts

Allowed	Yes, as an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RU-1, C-1, C-2, C-5 and LD-1, one per parcel. In R-1, R-2 and RU-1 another dwelling on the parcel must be occupied long-term. C-1 and LD-1 allow up to 90 days a year. Not on a parcel with a B&B, hotel or tourist accommodation.Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.24.1; 6.1.2(b); 6.1.8(b); 6.7.7(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording A maximum of one short-term rental is permitted on a Parcel. A short-term rental may not operate on the same Parcel where a Bed and v) Short-Term Rental and only if the parcel contains another dwelling unit that is occupied long- maximum of 90 days per calendar year, provided the Dwelling Unit is A Short-Term Rental shall only be permitted to operate in any Single Detached Dwelling for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year A Short-Term Rental shall be permitted to operate in any Dwelling Unit for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year A short-term rental may not operate on the same Parcel where a Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Tourist Accommodation is operating.
Business licence	Yes. A business licence is required; the short-term rental fee is $300 per unit, with an annual fire inspection. Post an image of the licence on every listing.Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 16(1), (4); s. 19(2); Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording A person must obtain a valid Business Licence to operate a Short-Term Rental. must post an image of the valid business licence issued by the Village on the person's means of advertisement and booking platform Short-Term Rentals SHORT TERM VACTION Annual Fire Inspection required $300 per unit
Provincial registration	Yes. Hosts must register each unit with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry for stays under 90 consecutive days; fee $100 a year for the host's principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit. Nakusp is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement (list as of June 1, 2026).Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Provincial registration; exempt list · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Each short-term rental unit requires its own registration number. Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days Communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement: Montrose Nakusp New Denver New Hazelton
Operating rules	One short-term rental per parcel; parking 1 space per sleeping unit; licence image on every listing; yearly fire inspection by June 30; follow the Zoning Bylaw. In C-1 or LD-1, state the 90 days of availability on the licence application.Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 16(2)-(4); s. 19(2); Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Table 2; s. 3.24.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording A person operating a Short-Term Rental in a C1 or LD1 Zone of the Zoning Bylaw must provide the 90 days for which their Short-Term Rental will be available The following existing businesses must have a Fire Inspection completed each year; no later than June 30th: Bed and Breakfast, Short-term rental 1 per sleeping unit A maximum of one short-term rental is permitted on a Parcel.
Fine	Bylaw notice: operating a short-term rental without a business licence $400 ($375 within 14 days; $425 after 28 days); also $400 for more than one per parcel, or breaching Section 6 or parking rules. Failure to obtain a business licence is $200.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Zoning 729, 3.24.1; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Business Licence 3.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Operating a Short- Term Rental without a $400.00 $375.00 $425.00 No Operating more than one Short-Term Failure to obtain a business
Bylaw	Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 (s. 16); Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024) (s. 3.24 and Section 6)Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, Title; Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Business License Bylaw No. 734, 2024 CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE BYLAW 734 & 767, 2026. Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 Consolidated November 2024

How it works

The Village's Zoning Bylaw No. 729 allows a short-term rental as an accessory use in R-1, R-2, R-3, RU-1, C-1, C-2, C-5 and LD-1, one per parcel. In R-1, R-2 and RU-1, another dwelling on the parcel must be occupied long-term. C-1 and LD-1 allow up to 90 days a year. It is not allowed on a parcel with a bed and breakfast, hotel or tourist accommodation. The bylaw has no principal-residence rule.

The Village's Business Licence Bylaw No. 734 (s. 16) also applies. The Province requires registration too.

Steps

Check that your zone allows it (Section 6 of the Zoning Bylaw).
Apply for a Village business licence and pay $300 per unit. In C-1 or LD-1, state the 90 days of availability on the application.
Arrange the annual fire inspection, due by June 30.
Register each unit with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry (stays under 90 consecutive days): $100 a year for your principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit.
Post an image of the licence on every listing.

Good to know

Parking: 1 space per sleeping unit.
Nakusp is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement (list as of June 1, 2026).
Bylaw notice for operating without a business licence: $400 ($375 within 14 days; $425 after 28 days). Also $400 for more than one per parcel, or breaching Section 6 or parking rules. Failure to obtain a business licence is $200.
No guest or bedroom limit and no local-contact requirement was found.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026 (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024) (read 2026-11-08)
Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
Short-term rental principal residence requirement, Province of BC (read 2026-11-08)

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