Bed & Breakfasts

To apply for a Bed & Breakfast licence, please fill out the Business Licence with Location form [PDF - 179 KB], and bring this form and the appropriate fee to the business licence desk at City Hall.

As per Zoning Bylaw 2011-23:

BED AND BREAKFAST INN means the use of a building containing dwelling units within which not more than 10 sleeping units may be rented for the temporary accommodation of the travelling public and where the room rate may include meals served on the premises.

BED AND BREAKFAST HOME means the use of a residence in which temporary overnight accommodation and breakfast is provided to tourists.

8.2 Bed and Breakfast Home

All bed and breakfast homes shall be subject to the following regulations:

8.2.1 A bed and breakfast home shall only be operated as an accessory use within a single detached dwelling housing unit, with a maximum 4 sleeping units with accommodation for a maximum of two (2) guests per sleeping unit, of a minimum area of 11 m² each.

8.2.2 A bed and breakfast home shall not change the residential character or external appearance of the dwelling involved.

8.2.3 The licensed operator of a bed and breakfast home must reside in the dwelling in which the bed and breakfast operation is located.

8.2.4 A bed and breakfast home that has only one (1) sleeping unit for accommodating guests shall be considered as a minor home occupation.

BED AND BREAKFASTS shall provide 1 parking stall per bedroom to a maximum of 3, plus 1 for the corresponding dwelling unit.

FEES FOR A BED AND BREAKFAST:

$165.00 Base Fee

$200.00 Tourism Fee

To be administered by the Penticton & Wine Country Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)