Short-term Rental Regulation Update and Business License Applications now open for the City of Kelowna

Kelowna City Council updated its short-term rental rules to match the new Provincial standards on April 14, 2025. The changes, backed by a strong long-term rental market, aim to protect housing availability, boost enforcement, and make things simpler for everyone. Short-term rentals are allowed in an operator’s principal residence, and for the first time, in secondary suites and carriage houses too. The City is now accepting business licence applications again as operators must get a City business license and register with the Province to avoid extra penalties.

To learn more or apply for a licence, head to kelowna.ca/short-term-rentals