Business licences & permits — Fernie, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Fernie, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on any business, trade, profession, industry, or occupation within the City of Fernie; fee: General business (annual): $100; Short-Term Rental–Primary Residence (annual): $500; Short-Term Rental–Condo/Hotel Full Ownership (annual): $700; Short-Term Rental–Quarter Share (annual): $175; Change of location/transfer/name change: $20 each; Inspection (fire or building code): $150; Additional inspection: $150 per inspection; Artists' co-op/craft fair (3 days or less): $80; Mobile Vendor annual site fee (City land): $250; renewal: Annual, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31; renewal form and fee due no later than January 1 each year. Source: Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, 2003, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, 2003
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(1)
who must license
Every person carrying on any business, trade, profession, industry, or occupation within the City of Fernie
s. 3(1); s. 2 definition of "Business"
fee
General business (annual): $100; Short-Term Rental–Primary Residence (annual): $500; Short-Term Rental–Condo/Hotel Full Ownership (annual): $700; Short-Term Rental–Quarter Share (annual): $175; Change of location/transfer/name change: $20 each; Inspection (fire or building code): $150; Additional inspection: $150 per inspection; Artists' co-op/craft fair (3 days or less): $80; Mobile Vendor annual site fee (City land): $250
Schedule "A"
renewal
Annual, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31; renewal form and fee due no later than January 1 each year
s. 5(1); s. 7(2)
scout note
Governs business licensing, including short-term rental regulations in Section 12 and Schedule C. Last updated 2025.