Requires all businesses operating in the District of Kent to hold a valid business licence; includes short-term rental operators.
Business licences & permits — Kent, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of Kent, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the District, including short-term rental operators and agri-tourism accommodation operators; fee: As specified in the District's Fees and Charges Bylaw; 10% early payment reduction if paid before December 15; 10% late payment surcharge if paid after January 31; 50% reduction for new applications made after July 31 in initial year; renewal: Annual, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31; renewal notices sent by November 15; must renew before December 31. Source: Short-Term Rental Accommodation Bylaw No. 1747, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | s. 3.1 |
| who must license | All persons carrying on any business within the District, including short-term rental operators and agri-tourism accommodation operators | s. 3.1; s. 3.13(b)(i); s. 3.14(b)(i) |
| fee | As specified in the District's Fees and Charges Bylaw; 10% early payment reduction if paid before December 15; 10% late payment surcharge if paid after January 31; 50% reduction for new applications made after July 31 in initial year | s. 8.1; s. 8.3; s. 10.1; s. 10.2 |
| renewal | Annual, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31; renewal notices sent by November 15; must renew before December 31 | s. 6.1; s. 9.1 |
scout note
Amends zoning and business licence bylaws to permit and regulate two categories of short-term rentals: Guest Unit and Principal Residence; requires annual business licence.