Renew your licence
Ensure you renew your existing short-term business licence ever year, and update all your online listings with your new licence number.
Fees:
- 2023 licence fee: $109
- A fee of $40 will be added to late renewals (this applies to all business licences)
To renew, you will need your account number listed on your renewal notice (distributed in December).
All short-term rental operators in Vancouver must have a business licence and include their licence number in all online listings and advertising.
Did you know that long-term rental stays of 30 days or more are allowed to be advertised online and rented through online platforms? Apply for a long-term rental business licence
Be a responsible host
Steps to getting a short-term rental business licence
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Step 1: Check to see if you're eligible for a licence
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Step 2: Confirm you meet safety requirements
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Step 3: Get landlord and/or strata approval
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Step 4: Review the by-laws, marketing and booking rules and verification requirements, and be ready for an inspection or audit
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Step 5: Review fees and apply for a licence