City Seeks Community Input on Short-Term Rentals

The City of Revelstoke is reviewing its Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations and is inviting residents to share their feedback.

What is a Short Term Rental?

A short-term rental is when an entire home, condo, or secondary suite is rented for less than 30 days at a time for financial gain. This is different from a bed and breakfast, where individual rooms are rented within a home that is also lived in by the owner.

Don’t we already have STR regulations?

Revelstoke last updated its STR regulations in April 2022, clarifying where short-term rentals are permitted. Since then, the Province of BC introduced the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act in October 2023, giving municipalities new tools to manage short-term rentals. In response, City Council directed staff in October 2024 to review Revelstoke’s existing rules and consider potential updates.

So now what?

As part of this review, the City has developed three possible policy scenarios that explore different ways short-term rentals could be managed in the community. The City will be hosting interactive group sessions to discuss the opportunities and risks associated with each option.

Public input is a key part of this process. Residents can participate in two ways:

• Attend a public engagement session (four in-person sessions and two online options are available)

• Complete the online survey, open until February 13, 2026

To register for an engagement session, email building@revelstoke.ca or call 250-837-3637 with your name, email, and preferred session time.

More information, including session dates and the survey, is available at talkrevelstoke.ca/str

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