Valemount business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply
Do I need a business licence in Valemount, and how do I get one?
Short answer
Yes. Anyone carrying on a business in the Village of Valemount needs a Village business licence. The regular licence is $100 a year, home occupation $50, and non-profits pay $0. Fill in the application and send it to adminservices@valemount.ca or bring it to the Village Office.
Key facts
| Who needs one | Anyone carrying on a business in the Village, including businesses offering services in the Village. A business at more than one premises needs a licence for each, and each trade name needs its own. Exemptions include yard sales, certain charity events, farmers market vendors who only trade there, and renting a house or duplex for more than 30 days.Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019, s. 4.1, 4.2, 6.1; Business Licensing · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNo person shall carry on any business within the Village without having obtained a valid business license. The rental of a detached single family dwelling or duplex (or a portion thereof), for a period of more than 30 days. is required of all businesses operating or offering their services in the Village of Valemount |
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| Fee | Regular business $100; home occupation $50; short-term vacation rental $100 (minor) or $150 (major); non-profit $0; transfer of licence $25. In the first year the fee is half if you apply after July 1.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 869, 2023, Schedule A (Business License Bylaw s. 5.2); Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019, s. 8.3; Business Licensing, Business License Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingRegular Business No. 805, 2019 $100.00 Home Occupation $50.00 Transfer of License $25.00 Non-Profit $0.00 Only in the initial year of application, the licence fee shall be reduced by one-half if application for licence is made after July 1st in that year. Business License Fees – effective January 1, 2025 |
| How to apply | Fill in the Regular Business Licence form (or the STVR/B&B form) and submit it by mail, email to adminservices@valemount.ca, fax or in person at the Village Office. It is referred to Planning (zoning), Building Inspection, the Fire Inspector and, for some businesses, Northern Health; it is approved only after all approvals are received.Business Licensing, Submitting your Application; Required Approvals; Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019, s. 5.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingYour completed application form can be submitted by mail, email to adminservices@valemount.ca, fax or in person to the Village office. A business license will only be approved after all approvals are received. The Planning Department will assess whether the Zoning Bylaw allows for your proposed business activity. A business that maintains a premise for use by customers or employees must have the premise inspected by the Village of Valemount Fire Inspector prior to receiving a business license. |
| Renewal | Active licences are renewed every January. The bylaw sets January 30 as the deadline to renew and pay the fee.Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019, s. 12.1; Business Licensing, Business License Renewals · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingand pay the fees specified by January 30 of each year. Active Business Licenses are to be renewed in January of each year. |
| Inter-community licence | None set. Valemount does not offer an inter-community business licence. |
| Fine | Bylaw notice for operating without a valid business licence: $200 ($160 if paid within 14 days, $240 late).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 698, 2013, Schedule A, Business License Bylaw No. 805, s. 4.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingOperating without a 4.1 No $200.00 $160.00 $240.00 n/a |
| Bylaw | Village of Valemount Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019 (fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 869, 2023)Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019, s. 1.1; Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBusiness License and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019 BUSINESS LICENCE AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 805, 2019 |
How it works
Under the Village of Valemount's Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, anyone carrying on a business in the Village, including businesses offering services in the Village, needs a licence. A business at more than one premises needs a licence for each, and each trade name needs its own. Exemptions include yard sales, certain charity events, farmers market vendors who only trade there, and renting a house or duplex for more than 30 days. A not-for-profit society must still obtain a licence, at no cost.
Steps
- Fill in the Regular Business Licence form (or the short-term rental form) and submit it by mail, by email to adminservices@valemount.ca, by fax or in person at the Village Office.
- The Village refers it to Planning (zoning), Building Inspection, the Fire Inspector and, for some businesses, Northern Health. A commercial kitchen must show proof of grease interceptor cleaning.
- Pay the fee and any outstanding amounts with your application (see the Village's payment options).
- The licence is approved only after all approvals are received.
Good to know
- Active licences are renewed every January. The bylaw sets January 30 as the deadline to renew and pay.
- No inter-community business licence is offered. Street vendors use a separate permit under the Street Vendor Bylaw.
- Operating without a valid licence is a bylaw notice of $200 ($160 if paid within 14 days, $240 late).
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Business Licensing, Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
- Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019 (PDF), Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 869, 2023 (PDF), Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 698, 2013 (PDF), Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
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