Summary table of key short‑term rental (STR) policy links and highlights
01. Province of British Columbia (applies to all)
STR hosts must register provincially; rule that STRs be in the host’s principal residence (and optionally a suite/ADU) in many communities.
03. City of Richmond
STR must be operated in a single detached house by the owner or immediate family living there. If in a strata building, written permission required. Listings must display licence number.
05. City of Surrey
STR defined as less than 90 consecutive days; must be in owner’s principal residence; business licence required; permitted in many residential & mixed‑use zones.
07. City of Maple Ridge
New regulatory framework endorsed (April 2025); STRs permitted in certain housing types with licence; must meet principal residence requirement; max stays, parking, guest limits defined.
09. City of Coquitlam
Requires a home‑based business licence, inspection. At least one resident must live in and operate the STR. Guest limits, parking/neighbourhood impact also addressed.
11. City of Port Moody
STRs are under review; possible fines up to $3,000 per day for violations. Not yet fully detailed in published policy as of current search.
13. District of West Vancouver
STRs now permitted in principal residences (stays less than 30 days per property previously). Only one STR unit per parcel (primary or secondary). Safety and neighbourhood impact rules apply.
02. City of Vancouver
Requires a home‑based business licence, inspection. At least one resident must live in and operate the STR. Guest limits, parking/neighbourhood impact also addressed.
04. City of Burnaby
Only allowed in principal residence; up to 4 unrelated guests (or 6 family); max ~90 nights/year; business licence required.
06. City of Abbotsford
STRs defined as temporary sleeping accommodation; business licence and registration required; other local operational requirements.
08. City of Langley
General bylaws page; but specific STR licensing policy appears less clearly published/no detailed current dedicated STR policy found in the search.
10. City of Port Coquitlam
Application confirms property is the principal residence (minimum 183 days/year). Property owner must reside in the unit.
12. City of North Vancouver
STR Operator’s Handbook City of North Vancouver+1
STRs allowed only in host’s principal residence + at most one additional permitted unit (e.g., legal secondary suite) on same property. Compliance with zoning and licensing required.
14. City of New Westminster
STRs may be allowed under “short‑term accommodations” guidelines. Guest limits: may not accommodate more than 4 guests except for additional size allowance, parking restrictions apply.