Bed and breakfast business licence

Steps to getting a bed and breakfast licence

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  Step 1: Gather required documents

  Gather the following documents, based on who applies and your business structure.

  As a business owner, you need:

  • Copy of your current, government-issued photo ID

  As a representative applying for the licence, you need:

  • Copy of the business owner's current, government-issued photo ID
  • Copy of your own current, government-issued photo ID
  • Letter of authorization from the business owner PDF file (90 KB)

  As a limited or incorporated business, you need:​

  • Copy of the business owner's current, government-issued photo ID
  • Provincial or extra-provincial certificate of incorporation issued by the BC Corporate Registry (A federal certificate of incorporation issued by Industry Canada won't be accepted)
  • Notice of Articles showing your company's list of directors
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  Step 2: Submit application and pay fees​

  A. Fill out application

  Complete the rental property application PDF file (172 KB).

  B. Review fees

  Review fees PDF file (460 KB)

  Licence fee

  • Licence expires each year on December 31
  • Fee is prorated in your first year based on when you start business

  How to pay

  Pay by:

  • Cheque or money order (made payable to the City of Vancouver)
  • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)

  Note  We don't accept credit card cheques.

  C. Submit application and fees

  Provide your application, required documents, and fee payment either:

  • Online
  • By mail
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  Step 3: Get licence and review licence requirements

  After you get your licence, you need to:

  • Live in your home
  • Provide guests with breakfast in your home
  • Rent a maximum of two bedrooms in your home
  • Host a maximum of four guests, with no other tenants
  • Provide guests with a parking space

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