Chilliwack's short-term rental bylaw covers stays of 28 consecutive days or less, on the same lot as the host's principal residence, with a City business licence. Renting your entire principal residence while away is limited to 28 consecutive days a year and requires a one-month business licence.
A short absence should not become another job
Whether you have guest space at home or are planning time away, tell us what you want to host. We look at the home with our legal team at the free review and explain what can be offered before starting photos or set-up.
- We check the arrangement first. We review the house or accessory home against the local rules, alongside BC's requirements.
- We help with the licence paperwork. We help prepare the licence or registration the area asks for, and keep the number on your listing.
- We get the home ready for guests. Photography, listing copy, pricing and a welcome book give guests a clear picture of the stay.
- We run the changeovers. We manage bookings, guest questions, cleaning, laundry, keys and repairs while you get on with your plans.
What stays with you
- Keeping the property your home. The residence requirement is about where you actually live. Appointing a manager cannot meet it for you.
- Permission where needed. The City asks for owner and strata consent forms where applicable.
Questions owners ask
Can you handle the guests while I travel? Yes, if we take on the home after review. Guest care and key exchange are part of our Chilliwack management service; the City's limit on whole-home hosting still applies.
Does a City licence replace provincial registration? No. BC registration is separate, and provincial residence rules also apply. We check both layers together; our BC rules guide has the short answer.
Bring us the home and the dates you have in mind. The review is free, and we tell you plainly if the proposed use cannot be hosted.
Checked on 11 November 2026: City of Chilliwack, short-term rentals.
General information, not legal advice.
