Business Licences

 Business Licence Information

All businesses operating in Sun Peaks require a valid Business Licence, including all Short-Term Nightly Rentals (STNRs).

Business Licence Renewal

  Renewal Requirements

A) Short-Term Nightly Rentals (STNRs)

To renew your STNR Business Licence, you must -:

• Submit a completed STNR Business Licence Renewal Application.
• Pay the applicable licence fee.
• Maintain a valid On-Mountain Contact.
• Ensure the property complies with zoning requirements or holds a valid Temporary Use Permit (TUP).

Please Note: Only properties zoned for Short-Term Nightly Rental use or    properties with a valid Temporary Use Permit (TUP) will be issued a Business Licence for STNR operations.

B) All Other Businesses

To renew a Business Licence for all other business types -:

• Pay the applicable renewal fee.
• No additional renewal documentation is required unless requested by the Municipality.

Business Licence Invoices

Business licence renewal invoices will be emailed during the last week of November. If you do not receive your invoice:

• Check your junk/spam folder.
• Contact business@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca.

Penalties for Late or Non-Renewal

• STNR operators must submit both their renewal application and payment by the deadline.
• Failure to renew a Business Licence may result in enforcement action and may affect your ability to legally operate or advertise your business.

On-Mountain Contact Requirement

All STNR Property Owners must provide an On-Mountain Contact who:

• Holds a valid Business Licence.
• Resides within 20 km of the STNR property.
• Is able to respond within 30 minutes when contacted.
• Can be reached by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The On-Mountain Contact is responsible for responding to issues related to the property, including guest conduct, parking, noise, garbage, and other bylaw concerns.

Need to update your On-Mountain Contact, submit the webform.  To update or add an on mountain contact

Please Note: Maintaining a valid On-Mountain Contact is a requirement for      obtaining and renewing a Business Licence for a Short-Term Nightly Rental.

Provincial Short-Term Rental Legislation 

Effective May 1, 2024, The Province of British Columbia introduced new legislation to help the          municipalities regulate short-term rentals and improve housing supply and affordability across BC..

As Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality requires a Business Licence for all short-term rentals, hosts must display a valid Business Licence number on all online listings, including Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rental booking platforms. The Provincial Short-Term Rental Registry and third-party monitoring software allows the Municipality to identify short-term rental properties  advertised on online rental platforms.

Bylaw Enforcement may issue fines where a property:

• Is advertised without a valid Business Licence.
• Operates contrary to the conditions of its Business Licence.
• Operates in a location that is not permitted for short-term rental use.

To avoid enforcement action, please ensure that:

• Your Business Licence is current and valid.
• Your property is appropriately zoned or has a valid Temporary Use Permit.
• Your online listings comply with all Municipal and Provincial requirements.

Displaying Your Business Licence Number

Your Business Licence number is generally a three- or four-digit number. If a booking platform requires a longer licence number format, simply add leading zeros before your licence number.

Example: Licence Number 123 may be displayed as 000123 if required by the platform.

For more information on the Province's short-term rental legislation and upcoming changes, please contact Service BC..

Questions?

For Business Licence, STNR, or On-Mountain Contact inquiries, please email us  business@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca