Short-term rental licensing in Kelowna and the role Lake Life plays. What we send reminders for, what stays with the owner, and where to find the official sources.
Operating a short-term rental in Kelowna requires a current City of Kelowna business licence, registration on each platform you list with (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.), and the property itself being eligible for short-term rentals under local zoning and strata rules.
For owners we work with, we send timely reminders when your short-term rental licence is approaching renewal, when your platform-side registrations need refreshing, and when local rules change in a way that affects you. We help you understand what's required.
The licence itself is held by you, the property owner. Application, payment, renewal, and submission of any required documents are the owner's responsibility. We don't act as a licensing agent or file paperwork on your behalf.
For the current City of Kelowna requirements and to apply or renew, use the city's official page: kelowna.ca/business-services/permits-licences/short-term-rentals ↗. For provincial short-term rental rules introduced in 2024, see the BC Government's short-term rental accommodations site.
Even when a property is in an area licensed for short-term rentals, individual strata corporations may restrict short-term rentals. We work only with buildings whose bylaws explicitly permit short-term rentals. If you're unsure about your building, ask before purchasing.