Whistler Owners: Navigating the New Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act

Tourist Accommodation Business Licences

Business licences are now required for all tourist accommodations. This new mandate ensures that all short-term rental properties meet the necessary standards and regulations. Securing a business license involves submitting an application, paying the associated fees, and adhering to specific guidelines set forth by local authorities. You must ensure you have the required business licence or that the property manager you work with holds a valid one.

Is Your Property Zoned for Nightly Rentals?

If you own a property in Whistler and are considering providing tourist accommodation, you must ensure that your property is zoned for nightly rentals. Zoning regulations determine where short-term rentals are permitted, and failing to comply can result in fines or other penalties.

To obtain a business licence and market a property as tourist accommodation, the property’s zoning must list tourist accommodation or temporary accommodation as a permitted use. Properties with residential zoning may not be marketed as available to tourists for any length of time.

You can use the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW’s) online GIS mapping system to determine the zoning of your property - View the RMOW’s online map.

This tool allows property owners to easily verify zoning designations and understand the permissible uses for their property. Additionally, you must ensure the regulations related to your property permit tourist accommodation use. Your property is regulated by zoning or a land use contract (LUC). It may also have further obligations and restrictions in covenants registered on the property's title.

 For more information on business licences and how to determine permitted uses for your property/unit, visit the Resort Municipality of Whistler.

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