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SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATION AND BED & BREAKFAST OPERATIONS

Overview

At the Regular Open Coucil Meeting held on October 14th, 2025, the Town of Osoyoos Council resolved to adopt Business Licence Bylaw No. 1400, 2025. This bylaw repeals and replaces the Town of Osoyoos Business Licence Bylaw No. 1045, 1997. 

The key changes made to the business licence application process include:

  • Updated application fees;

  • New general application requirements;

  • New requirements specific to short-term rental accommodation and bed and breakfast operations.

Provincial Regulations

As Town has opted-in to the Provincial Principal Residence Requirement under the Act, which limits STRs to the host's principal residence and one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit. 
For further details, please see the link below:

B.C's short-term rental principal resident requirement

Hosts are required to register with the Province. Host registration requires compliance with provinicial regualtions and short-term rental bylaws, including a valid Town of Osoyoos business licence. 

For assistance, hosts and the general public can contact ServiceBC at 1-833-828-2240, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Pacific time.

Register: Short-term rental registration - Province of British Columbia

Questions? 

Please contact the Planning & Development Department at plan@osoyoos.ca or 250-495-6191