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Sun Peaks short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

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

Sun Peaks, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Sun Peaks, short-term rentals are allowed in some zones with a municipal business licence, and they must register with the Province. They are not permitted in R-1 and RS-1 (apart from a Temporary Use Permit) or in several other zones. No principal-residence requirement applies here.

Key facts

AllowedYes, in some zones. With a valid business licence: as Tourist Accommodation in CC-1, CL-2, RS-1A, TA-1, TA-2, TA-3, RC-1 and R-1A; as a Pension or Bed and Breakfast in TB-1 and TP-1. Not permitted in R-1 and RS-1, but Council may consider a Temporary Use Permit. Prohibited in several other zones. No principal-residence requirement applies.Short-Term Rental Policy No. 0039, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Policy No. 0039, ss. 1.2 to 1.5; Short-Term Nightly Rentals, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Short-Term Nightly Rentals page; Principal Residence Requirement, Province of British Columbia, Province list of exempt communities · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Short-term rentals are permitted as part of a Tourist Accommodation use in the following
CC-1, CL-2, RS-1A, TA-1, TA-2, TA-3, RC-1, R-1A
TB-1 and TP-1
Short-term rentals are not permitted in the following zones. However, Council may
R-1 and RS-1
Short-term rentals are prohibited in the following zones, and TA TUPs will not be issued:
The principal residence requirement which limits short term nightly rentals to the host’s principal residence plus one secondary suite/accessory dwelling on the same property does not apply in Sun Peaks.
Municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement
Stewart Sun Peaks Taylor
Business licenceYes. A licence is required for each short-term rental property (not for units in approved hotels, lodges or inns). Fees by bedrooms: RS-1A and TUP properties $275 (studio to 1 bedroom), $425 (2), $550 (3), $675 (4 or more); strata units $175, $275, $375, $450 (4 or more). Late renewal after January 31 adds 10%.Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0241, 2026, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, s. 7.1; Schedule A; Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0241, 2026, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, s. 4.6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
A license is required for each short-term rental property. Short-term rental properties
operating in approved hotels, lodges or inns do not need individual licenses;
RS-1A and TUP Short Term Rental Properties (each property requires a
license) BR $275
2 BR $425
3 BR $550
S4 BR $675
Strata Complex Short Term Rental Properties
2 BR $275
3 BR $375
4+ BR $450
must pay a late renewal penalty equal to 10% of the applicable license fee, in
Provincial registrationYes. The Municipality says short-term nightly rentals are required to register with the Province, and must show the provincial registration number (from 2025) and the business licence number on listings.Short-Term Nightly Rentals, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Short-Term Nightly Rentals page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Short Term Nightly Rentals are required to register with the Province.
Require STR hosts to include a provincial registration number on their listing (effective 2025)
Operating rulesMaximum occupants by type (e.g. principal unit in a single-family dwelling: 2 per bedroom plus 4, up to 12). A 24/7 on-mountain contact within 20 km driving distance must respond within 30 minutes. Licence number in all ads and on a posted sign. No more than 5 vehicles parked overnight. Garbage disposal plan required.Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0241, 2026, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, ss. 7.5, 7.10 to 7.17, 8.1; Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0241, 2026, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, s. 8.1(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
For the principal dwelling unit in a single-family dwelling
2 people per bedroom + 4
provide an operating address that is within a 20 km driving distance of each short-term
no short-term rental property may have more than five (5) vehicles parked onsite overnight.
All short-term rental advertising must include the Business License number.
Each short-term rental must provide a garbage disposal plan.
respond to the property in person to take reasonable steps to address a reported
nuisance within 30 minutes whenever the dwelling is advertised as available for
FineBylaw notice amounts (Schedule E): operating without a valid licence $500; advertising without a valid licence $500; exceeding maximum occupant load $500; overnight vehicles over the limit $400; no licence number in advertising $300; other non-compliance $300. Use contrary to zoning $500. 25% late fee after 14 days.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 0011 (PDF, consolidated September 22, 2026), Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Schedule E · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Operating a business without a valid licence $500
Advertising without a valid business license $500
Exceeding maximum occupant load $500
Overnight, onsite vehicles exceeding permitted limit $400
Failure to include Business Licence number in advertising $300
Non-compliance with any other section of the bylaw $300
Use contrary to permitted zoning use $500
A 25% late payment fee will be applied to fines unpaid after 14 days (to
BylawBusiness Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0241, 2026; Short-Term Rental Policy No. 0039 (effective September 8, 2026); Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0241, 2026, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, s. 1.1; Short-Term Rental Policy No. 0039, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Policy title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
This Bylaw may be cited as "BUSINESS LICENSING AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 0241,
SUN PEAKS MOUNTAIN RESORT MUNICIPALITY Short-Term Rental Policy Adopted by: Council Effective Date: Sept 8, 2026
Adopted by: Council Effective Date: Sept 8, 2026 Amendment Date(s) POLICY NO. 0039 PURPOSE: To establish governing principles and practices for short-term rentals at Sun Peaks Mountain

How it works

Sun Peaks allows short-term rentals in some zones under the Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0241 and Short-Term Rental Policy No. 0039.

  • With a valid business licence: as Tourist Accommodation in CC-1, CL-2, RS-1A, TA-1, TA-2, TA-3, RC-1 and R-1A; as a Pension or Bed and Breakfast in TB-1 and TP-1.
  • Not permitted in R-1 and RS-1, but Council may consider a Temporary Use Permit (capped at 25% of occupied homes in each named area, up to three years with one renewal).
  • Prohibited in CS-1, IL-1, LR-1, LP-1, OS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, RR-1 and R-3.

Sun Peaks is on the Province's list of municipalities exempt from the principal residence requirement, and the Municipality says it has not opted in.

Steps

  1. Check your zone (see zoning-lookup).
  2. Register with the Province and get your provincial registration number.
  3. Apply for the licence (one per property, not for units in approved hotels, lodges or inns) and register with Tourism Sun Peaks. Name an On-Mountain Contact, who needs a separate licence.
  4. Show both the provincial registration number and the business licence number on every listing.

Good to know

  • Occupancy limit, for example, a principal unit in a single-family dwelling: 2 per bedroom plus 4, up to 12. The On-Mountain Contact must be within 20 km driving distance and respond within 30 minutes. No more than 5 vehicles may park overnight. A garbage disposal plan and a posted sign are required.
  • Late renewal after January 31 adds 10%. New applicants after July 1 pay 50%.
  • Bylaw notices: $500 for operating or advertising without a licence, or exceeding the occupant load; $400 for too many overnight vehicles; $300 for no licence number in advertising or other non-compliance. A 25% late fee applies after 14 days. Court fines can be up to $50,000.
  • Report problems 24/7 at 778-910-4479.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0241, 2026 (PDF), Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Short-Term Rental Policy No. 0039 (PDF), Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 0011 (PDF, consolidated September 22, 2026), Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Short-Term Nightly Rentals, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
  5. Principal Residence Requirement, Province of British Columbia (read 2026-11-08)
  6. Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 (PDF, revised May 7, 2025), Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
  7. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 0008 (PDF), Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
  8. Bylaw Enforcement, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)

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