Invermere, British Columbia

Short term rentals require municipal licensing and either zoning permission or an approved Temporary Use Permit.

• •Invermere is exempt from BC's provincial principal-residence requirement. Municipal land-use rules, provincial registration requirements and any applicable strata restrictions still need to be satisfied.
• •Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 requires a separate licence for each short term rental unit. Licences run to December 31; marketing must show the licence number, approved habitable-room count and guest limit.
• •Where zoning does not permit the use, a municipality-approved Temporary Use Permit is required. The bylaw allows a permit term of up to three years, with one renewal of up to three more years.
• •The municipal definition covers accommodation for no more than 28 consecutive days. Occupancy is generally limited to eight guests unless a Temporary Use Permit allows otherwise, with dedicated on-site guest parking required.
• •Applications include safety documentation, a floor plan, a parking plan and strata confirmation where applicable. A responsible person must be available, with 30-minute contact and attendance requirements.
• •Confirm the property's current zoning, permit conditions, licensing and ownership circumstances with the District before purchasing, advertising or operating. This city summary does not establish eligibility for a specific address.

Sources: District of Invermere: Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 · District of Invermere: business licensing and current forms · BC Laws: Short-Term Rental Accommodations Regulation, Schedule 1

Rules change often, and this summary is not legal advice. Confirm with the municipality before you transact.