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Processing of applications
Access to the Business Licence Office is by appointment only. Walk-in service and drop-in appointments are not available.
To help process your applications more quickly, we have moved to a digital approach for applications, enquiries, and payments.
Submit and renew your business licence online
Contact us online for customer enquiries
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A bed and breakfast (B&B) is a temporary accommodation in a home that includes breakfast. To run a B&B in your home, you need a rental property business licence.
Before you apply for a licence
Your address needs to be in zone that allows for bed and breakfasts. To check, contact the Development and Building Services Centre .
Your home needs to meet the safety requirements in our bed and breakfast accommodation guidelines PDF file . To meet the requirements, apply for a building permit .
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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:
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
Step 2: Submit application and pay fees
A. Fill out application
Complete the rental property application PDF file .
B. Review fees
Review fees PDF file
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:
Cash
Cheque or money order (made payable to the City of Vancouver)
Debit card
Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
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C. Submit application and fees
Provide your application, required documents, and fee payment either:
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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