If you own or operate a business in Lake Country, you must obtain a business licence.
View the Business Licensing Bylaw - 1000
Business Licence Application |
Reference documents for Short-Term Rentals: |
Home Occupation Regulations |
Short-Term Vacation Rentals |
Many Lake Country entrepreneurs have opened their homes to welcome tourist and visitors by providing short-term vacation rentals. Short-term vacation rentals such as Bed and Breakfasts, Airbnbs and VRBOs are important to Lake Country as they provide income to local homeowners and help fill the gap of limited temporary accommodations such as motels and campgrounds. List of Short Term Vacation Rentals licensed in Lake Country. If you are thinking of starting a short-term vacation rental or you already have one, check the definition of short-term vacation rental in the District’s Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007. Also, check to see if short-term rentals are allowed based on what your property is zoned. Earlier this year Council made it a top priority for bylaw officers to enforce short-term vacation rental bylaws. In the coming weeks operators of short-term vacation rentals will be receiving correspondence from the District explaining the bylaw and requesting that property owners confirm that the bylaw is being followed. Unfortunately, some neighbourhoods have been negatively impacted by short-term vacation rentals due to inadequate parking, garbage not being disposed of properly and excessive noise. For easy reference, below is a summary of what is required for all short-term vacation rentals in Lake Country: The short-term rental is in the principal residence where the owner has claimed the homeowner property tax grant.
Short-Term Rental/Bed and Breakfast Checklist Learn more about the difference between Short Term Vacation Rental and a Bed and Breakfast
Have a question? Please email communications@lakecountry.bc.ca or bylaw@lakecountry.bc.ca |
Mobile Vendor |
A mobile vendor is defined in Business Licensing Bylaw 1000, 2017 as any person who, from a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle, sells or offers for sale food or merchandise, or who advertises or takes orders for goods or services. Mobile vendors require a permit to operate in Lake Country. |