These programs can make your business safer, sustainable, and competitive.
Reminder: Business licence categories are now streamlined
When you are renewing your licence, make sure you renew it in the new business licence category. A list of the new categories is available online PDF file (237 KB). Simply look for your current business category, and the corresponding new category will be indicated next to it.
New home-based business regulations
Learn more about the recently approved modernization of the home-based business regulations to create more opportunities for small businesses. The changes include permitting customers and employees, within limits, as well as retail sales.
Determine if your business is accessible
Businesses in Vancouver play an important part in making sure accessibility for everyone. Learn about how your business can be more accessible.
Health care professionals and services are now eligible for the Metro West IMBL
City Council approved an expansion of the Metro West IMBL to health in-home health care professionals and services.
Short-term rental periods extended to less than 90 days
To align with the Province’s short-term rental regulations, we updated the definition of short-term rentals to be any rental less than 90 days.
It's now easier and faster to get a long-term rental licence in Vancouver
As of September 12, 2024, you can apply and get a long-term rental licence completely online.
