BC Short-Term Rentals Series

in British Columbia

BC's short-term rental rules: the principal residence requirement, the provincial host registry and how they interact with city bylaws.

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Short-Term Rental Rules in BC: The Principal Residence Requirement

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Short-Term Rental Rules in BC: The Principal Residence Requirement

Where BC's principal residence requirement applies, short-term rentals are limited to the host's home plus one suite or accessory unit. Here is where it applies, what registration costs and what breaches cost.

The principal residence requirement in plain terms
Where the requirement applies
Registration, penalties and the other layers
Common mistakes
If you own several rentals
How Tenon10 helps

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Provincial compliance
BCHow-to
The BC Short-Term Rental Registry: Registering as a Host
Every BC short-term rental needs a provincial registration number. Who registers, the $100 and $450 fees, the proof-of-residence documents, and the 14-day and 40-day deadlines.
8 min readOctober 23, 2026
Provincial compliance
BCArticle
Vancouver Short-Term Rental Rules for Long-Term Landlords
Vancouver limits short-term rentals to the unit the host lives in, and the Province's registry sits on top. What long-term landlords need to know when a tenant asks to host.
8 min readOctober 24, 2026