A long‑term rental is a property rented for 90 days or more at a time.
A business licence is required for long‑term rentals involving commercial buildings or multi‑family housing complexes, including apartment buildings, triplexes, and fourplexes. A strata corporation also requires a business licence.
A business licence is not required for the long‑term rental of a secondary suite, carriage house, single‑family home, or an individually owned strata unit.
If you plan to rent a property for less than 90 days at a time—such as a short-term vacation rental—please visit our Short‑Term Rentals page.
Apply for Your Business Licence
To get started, you will need the following:
- Your business licence type (Accommodation – Commercial & Residential).
- Your business address, contact information and business start date.
- Register with BC Registry Services.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee, which is required to complete the application: (a third part credit card processing fee will also apply).
Related Pages
- Short-term rentals (for vacation rental properties providing accommodation for less than 90 days)
- Carriage houses
- Secondary suites
- Planning to do renovations? Find out more about building permits