At their regular November 25, 2024 meeting, Council adopted changes to the District’s Zoning and Licensing Bylaws to regulate Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in alignment with the provincial Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. These changes aim to balance the need for visitor accommodation with community safety and neighborhood quality of life.
- What’s Changing?
Effective January 1, 2025:
Permitted STRs: Short-term rentals (defined as per the District Bylaws; any stays of less than 30 consecutive days) will now be allowed in principal residences. For properties with secondary or detached suites (e.g., basement suites or coach houses), STRs will be limited to one unit per parcel—either the primary residence, the secondary suite, or the detached secondary suite. - Licensing Requirements: STR operators must obtain a business licence and adhere to conditions designed to promote safety and minimize community disruption.
The District currently offers limited visitor accommodation, and until the recent update, Short-term rentals have not been permitted under the Zoning Bylaw. The new bylaw provides a framework to responsibly expand options for visitors to West Vancouver.
For more information on the new regulations or licensing requirements, please visit westvancouver.ca/STR.