City of Powell River allows the rental of rooms or dwellings for less than 28 days.
Short-term Rental Business Licences are for people who are renting out the whole or a portion of their principal residence for less than 28 days.
An unlimited number of short-term rental licences are available.
Short-term rentals are permitted in R1, R2, R3, R3A, RA1, A0, A1, A2, and CD4 zones.
Up to two adult guests per bedroom, eight adults total are allowed.
$180 annual business licence fee. $100/day fine for advertising without a licence.
A Vacation Rental Business Licence is for people who rent out the whole or a portion of a property that is not their principal residence for legal and tax purposes.
Only ten (10) vacation rental licences are available.
Vacation rentals are permitted in R1, R2, R3, RA1, A1, A2, and CD4 zones.
Up to two adult guests per bedroom, eight adults total are allowed.
$1,000 annual business licence fee for a vacation rental. $100/day fine for advertising without a licence.
Traveller accommodation use is permitted in C1, C4, and MX zones.
Please review the STR Information Sheet under “Quick Links” for more information.
City of Powell River led a research and public consultation program in 2017 and 2018 to understand effective ways to manage short-term rentals in our community. The Summary Report found that regulations need to balance the following competing goals:
Ensure that viable long-term rental housing is not converted into short-term rental stock;
Support affordable home ownership;
Provide tourist accommodation that is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and welcoming, especially during busy summer seasons and for special events;
Avoid taking business away from Powell River’s tourist accommodation operators; and
Support safety, reduce noise, and manage parking in residential neighbourhoods.
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