If you operate a short-term rental (STR) or bed and breakfast (B&B) in Revelstoke, there are important new business-licensing requirements to be aware of.
On September 22, 2026, Revelstoke City Council adopted amendments affecting STR and B&B operators. The changes are now in effect, and the City’s updated project information states that the amendments introduce a three-strike enforcement process and new requirements around advertising off-street parking. TalkRevelstoke
For property owners working with a property management company, it is still important to understand the requirements that apply to your individual business licence.
1. A New Three-Strike Rule
One of the most significant changes is the introduction of a three-strike approach for founded bylaw infractions.
Under the amended framework, where violations occur in three separate founded instances, the business licence may be brought before Council for consideration of revocation for a prescribed period. TalkRevelstoke
This makes ongoing compliance particularly important for both property owners and operators.
2. Parking Information Must Now Be Included in Advertising
STR and B&B operators are now required to include the approved minimum number of off-street parking spaces provided at the property in their advertising. TalkRevelstoke
This means owners and property managers should review listings across the platforms where their accommodation is advertised and ensure the parking information is clearly stated.
The City already requires parking information as part of the STR business-licence process, and its existing guidance states that STR parking requirements are generally tied to the number of licensed bedrooms, subject to circumstances such as certain strata/CD-zone properties. Revelstoke
What should operators do now?
Review each active listing and confirm that the parking being advertised matches the parking approved through the property’s business-licence documentation.
For example, rather than simply advertising:
“Free parking available.”
the listing should clearly identify the approved number of spaces, such as:
“2 designated off-street parking spaces provided.”
The City indicated in its communication to operators that it intends to begin with an education-first approach to the new parking-advertising requirement, with ticketing-related bylaw amendments anticipated later in 2026.
What Hasn’t Changed?
The September amendments did not replace Revelstoke’s entire STR regulatory framework. The City’s project page says Council chose to maintain the existing framework while adding the three-strike rule and parking-advertising requirement. TalkRevelstoke
Revelstoke continues to require a valid business licence to operate an STR for stays of less than 30 days, along with compliance with applicable zoning, parking and operating requirements. Revelstoke
The City also amended its policy to state its current position not to opt into the Province’s principal-residence requirement, while establishing a process that would need to be followed if that question is reconsidered in the future. TalkRevelstoke
What Revelstoke STR Owners Should Do
For owners and operators, the immediate priority is relatively straightforward: review your listings, confirm your approved parking allocation, update your advertising, and continue ensuring your property operates in accordance with its business licence.
If Hive & Co Property Management manages your property, our team will be reviewing the applicable information for the properties we manage and working to ensure our advertising reflects the updated requirements.
Owners who manage their own properties should review the City’s updated documentation carefully and contact Development Services directly if there is any uncertainty about the parking allocation or other conditions attached to their licence.
City of Revelstoke – Short-Term Rental Project & September 2026 Updates
City of Revelstoke – Short-Term Rental Information
This article is intended as a general update for property owners and operators and should not be considered legal advice. Individual properties may have different zoning, business-licence, strata or other requirements.
