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title: Valemount short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)
question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Valemount?"
place: Valemount, British Columbia, Canada
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# Valemount short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)

**Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Valemount?

**Short answer:** Yes, in Valemount where your zone lists it, and you need a Village business licence ($100 for a Minor rental, $150 for a Major one) and a fire inspection. You must also register with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry. Check your lot's zone with the Land Use Planner first.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Annual business licence: $100 for a Minor rental, $150 for a Major rental.  
**How long:** Not stated. The licence is issued after the fire inspection and other approvals.  
**Where:**
- Email: Business licensing (Corporate Officer), corporate@valemount.ca
- Email: Land Use Planner (zoning), planner@valemount.ca
- Phone: Village Office, 250.566.4435

## Key facts

- **Allowed:** Yes, where the zone lists it. Minor (a room or an accessory suite): in ENV, RR1, R1, R2 and C1 to C3, and the principal dwelling must have a long-term tenant (owner or renter). Major (a whole principal dwelling): lot of 1,500 m² or more, listed in ENV, RR1 and R1, and on one named R2 lot. (Sources differ: The Village STVR Quick Facts sheet says Major is "Only permitted on R1 lots 1500m2 or larger" and Minor is permitted on RR1, R1, R2, C1, C2 and C3; the Zoning Bylaw (amended by Bylaw No. 907 and 913) also lists Major in ENV and RR1 (conditional on 1,500 m² or an attached suite) and at one R2 lot (1015 14th Avenue), and Minor in ENV. The bylaw is used. Zoning s. 2.9 is cross-referenced as s. 2.8 in some zone lists.)
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021, s. 2.9, s. 2.9 (printed 2.8 in some cross-references) and zones](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/98099/)
  - Official wording: "There must be a long-term tenant occupying the principal dwelling unit" … "The legal parcel shall be 1500m2 or greater." … "Short Term Vacation Rental - Minor3" … "Short Term Vacation Rental – Major is permitted on Parcel E"
  - Source: [STVR Quick Facts, Quick facts](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/84884/)
  - Official wording: "Only permitted on R1 lots 1500m2 or larger."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Business licence:** Yes. A business licence is required for each dwelling used as a short-term vacation rental. Annual fee: $100 for Minor, $150 for Major.
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019, s. 5.4](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/49826/)
  - Official wording: "requires a separate business license, whether or not multiple dwellings"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 869, 2023, Schedule A (Business License Bylaw s. 5.2)](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/96759/)
  - Official wording: "Short Term Vacation Rental – Minor $100.00" … "Short Term Vacation Rental – Major $150.00"
  - Source: [Business Licensing, Business License Fees](https://valemount.ca/business/business-licensing/)
  - Official wording: "Business License Fees – effective January 1, 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Provincial registration:** Yes. Hosts renting for fewer than 90 consecutive days must register with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry, each unit needing its own registration number, whether or not a local licence is needed. Valemount is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement (list as of June 1, 2026), so that provincial rule does not apply here.
  - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Business licence exemptions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, regardless of whether a local business licence is required." … "Each short-term rental unit requires its own registration number."
  - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, List of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)
  - Official wording: "Communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement:" … "Ucluelet Valemount Vanderhoof"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Operating rules:** Minor: long-term tenant living in the main dwelling, one STVR per parcel, rooms only (no other goods or services), 1 parking space per 2 bedrooms, fire inspection first, health authority approval for food. Major: parcel 1,500 m² or more, only accessory use, no outdoor storage, a manager with a 24-hour phone number given to the Village.
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021, s. 2.9](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/98099/)
  - Official wording: "A maximum of one (1) Short Term Vacation Rental is permitted per parcel." … "No goods or services other than the rental of rooms is permitted." … "The property must pass a Fire Inspection prior to issuance of a Business License." … "A manager must be assigned for the Short-Term Vacation Rental Major and must provide a 24-hour contact phone number to the Village." … "One dust free parking space per two (2) bedrooms"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Fine:** No STR-specific penalty is listed. Operating without a business licence: bylaw notice $200 ($160 if paid within 14 days, $240 late). Use contrary to zoning: bylaw notice $500 ($400 early).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 698, 2013, Schedule A, Business Licence Bylaw s. 4.1; Zoning Bylaw s. 1.5.1](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/96801/)
  - Official wording: "Operating without a 4.1 No $200.00 $160.00 $240.00 n/a" … "Unpermitted use or 1.5.1 YES $500.00 $400.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Valemount Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021 (s. 2.9, as amended by Bylaws No. 907 and 913); Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019
  - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021, s. 2.9, Notes](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/98099/)
  - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021 was adopted by the Village of Valemount Council on August 24, 2021 and became effective on that date."
  - Source: [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019, s. 1.1](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/49826/)
  - Official wording: "Business License and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

A short-term vacation rental in Valemount is a rental for less than 30 days. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 847](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/98099/) (section 2.9) allows two kinds, where the zone lists them.

- **Minor** (a room or an accessory suite): in ENV, RR1, R1, R2 and C1 to C3. The principal dwelling must have a long-term tenant (owner or renter), with one rental per parcel, rooms only, and 1 parking space per 2 bedrooms.
- **Major** (a whole principal dwelling): lot of 1,500 m² or more, listed in ENV, RR1 and R1, and on one named R2 lot. It needs no outdoor storage and a manager with a 24-hour phone number given to the Village.

## Steps

1. Confirm your zone and the kind of rental with the Land Use Planner.
2. Pass a fire inspection before the licence is issued. Food service needs health authority approval.
3. Submit the Short Term Vacation Rental Application to the Village.
4. Post your business licence at the premises.
5. Register with the Province's Short-Term Rental Registry. Hosts renting for fewer than 90 consecutive days need a registration number for each unit, whether or not a local licence is needed.

## Good to know

- Renting a detached single-family dwelling or duplex for more than 30 days does not need a Village licence.
- Valemount is on the Province's list of communities exempt from the principal residence requirement (list as of June 1, 2026), so that provincial rule does not apply here. Check the Province's page for current details.
- No STR-specific penalty is listed. Operating without a business licence is a bylaw notice of $200 ($160 if paid within 14 days, $240 late). Use contrary to zoning is a bylaw notice of $500 ($400 if paid early).
- The Village's STVR Quick Facts sheet gives a narrower list of zones than the bylaw. Confirm with the Village.

## Official forms and pages

- [Short Term Vacation Rental Application (PDF)](https://valemount.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Application-Form-vacation-rental_New.pdf)
- [STVR Quick Facts (PDF)](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/84884/)
- [Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021 (PDF)](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/98099/)
- [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement)

## Related questions

- [Valemount business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/business-licence.md)
- [Valemount home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/home-based-business.md)
- [Valemount secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/secondary-suite.md)

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## Sources

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021 (PDF), s. 2.9, Village of Valemount](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/98099/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licensing, Village of Valemount](https://valemount.ca/business/business-licensing/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 805, 2019 (PDF), Village of Valemount](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/49826/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 869, 2023 (PDF), Village of Valemount](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/96759/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [STVR Quick Facts (PDF), Village of Valemount](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/84884/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 698, 2013 (PDF), Village of Valemount](https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/96801/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08)

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