New Hazelton short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

New Hazelton, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Yes, in the R-1, R-2, R-5 and R-6 zones, if the property is your principal residence and each rental is under 90 consecutive days. You need a District business licence ($100) and a Provincial registration number.

Key facts

Allowed	Yes, in the R-1, R-2, R-5 and R-6 zones. The bylaw defines it as renting a dwelling unit or a room in it for under 90 consecutive days, where the property is the registered owner's principal residence.Zoning Bylaw No. 389, 2025, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 392, 2026, s. 5.19(1); s. 2.1 definition · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Short-term rental accommodations are permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-5 and R-6 Zones. intended for temporary overnight accommodation for a period of less than 90 consecutive days, provided the property is the principal residence of the registered property owner.
Business licence	Yes. A District business licence is required for short-term rentals. The fee schedule lists 'Building Rentals, Air B&B' at $100.Zoning Bylaw No. 389, 2025, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 392, 2026, s. 5.19(3); Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 393, 2026, Schedule A, Business Licence, Building Rentals · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Short-term rental accommodations require a business licence issued by the District of New Hazelton. e) Air B&B $100.00
Provincial registration	Yes. Provincial registration applies to rentals under 90 consecutive days, and each short-term rental unit needs its own registration number. Provincial fee: $100 a year for the host's principal residence, $450 for a secondary unit. New Hazelton is on the Province's exempt list for the principal residence requirement only.Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Registration and exemption sections; Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC, List of exempt communities: Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement · 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, regardless of whether a local business licence is required. Fee: $100 annually Fee: $450 annually Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement New Hazelton Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Operating rules	Zoning Bylaw: must follow Provincial regulations; under 90 consecutive days; the property must be the registered owner's principal residence. Separate bed and breakfast rules (only in P-1 and RU zones): at most 6 guests, 3 guest bedrooms, 1 extra parking space per guest bedroom, inside a single family dwelling.Zoning Bylaw No. 389, 2025, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 392, 2026, s. 5.19(2); s. 5.13 Bed & Breakfasts · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording All short-term rental accommodations must abide by the applicable Provincial regulations. Not more than six guests may be accommodated at any one time; One additional off-street parking space must be provided for each bedroom used for Bed and A Bed and Breakfast home business must be conducted solely within a single family dwelling. Not more than three bedrooms may be used to accommodate guests;
Fine	No fine specific to short-term rentals is listed. Operating without a business licence: $100 (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 393, 2026, Schedule B, Business Licence Bylaw).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 393, 2026, Schedule B, Business Licence Bylaw, Division 1 Section 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording a business without a business licence $100.00
Bylaw	District of New Hazelton Zoning Bylaw No. 389, 2025, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 392, 2026 (adopted September 8, 2026), s. 5.19 and s. 5.13; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 393, 2026Zoning Bylaw No. 389, 2025, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 392, 2026, Title page; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 393, 2026, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording This Bylaw may be cited as District of New Hazelton Zoning Amendment Bylaw 392, 2026. BYLAW NO. 393, 2026

How it works

Under s. 5.19 of the Zoning Bylaw No. 389, 2025, short-term rentals are allowed in the R-1, R-2, R-5 and R-6 zones. The bylaw defines one as renting a dwelling unit or a room in it for under 90 consecutive days, where the property is the registered owner's principal residence. Rentals must follow Provincial regulations.

District licence: a District business licence is required. The fee schedule lists "Building Rentals, Air B&B" at $100 (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 393, 2026).
Province: rentals under 90 consecutive days must be registered with the Province, and each unit needs its own registration number. The Provincial fee is $100 a year for the host's principal residence and $450 for a secondary unit. New Hazelton is on the Province's exempt list for the principal residence requirement only.
Bed and breakfasts have separate rules (only in the P-1 and RU zones): at most 6 guests and 3 guest bedrooms, 1 extra parking space per guest bedroom, inside a single family dwelling.

Steps

Confirm your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer).
Apply for a District business licence (see the business-licence answer).
Register with the Province using its short-term rental page.

Good to know

No fine specific to short-term rentals is listed. Operating without a business licence carries a $100 fine.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Zoning Bylaw No. 389, 2025, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 392, 2026 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 393, 2026 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
Short-term rentals: principal residence requirement, Province of BC (read 2026-11-08)
Business Licence Fees, District of New Hazelton (read 2026-11-08)

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