Yes, short-term rentals are permitted in Invermere—but not every property can automatically be listed on Airbnb or another vacation rental platform.

Owners need to comply with both the District of Invermere's local short-term rental regulations and British Columbia's provincial requirements. Depending on your property's zoning and location, you may need a business licence, a Temporary Use Permit, provincial registration, or a combination of these before operating legally.

The good news for investment-property owners is that Invermere is currently exempt from BC's provincial principal-residence requirement. However, that exemption doesn't override Invermere's own rules, so confirming your individual property's eligibility is an important first step.

Key Takeaways

• Short-term rentals are permitted in Invermere, subject to local and provincial requirements.
• A District of Invermere business licence is required to operate a short-term rental.
• Some properties may also require a Temporary Use Permit depending on their zoning.
• Invermere is currently exempt from BC's provincial principal-residence requirement.
• BC short-term rental hosts are generally required to register their property with the provincial Short-Term Rental Registry.
• Strata bylaws may create additional restrictions for condos and townhomes.
• Always confirm the rules that apply to your specific property before assuming it can operate as a vacation rental.

Invermere Has Its Own Short-Term Rental Rules

The District of Invermere regulates short-term rental accommodation locally.

A business licence is required to operate a short-term rental, including properties operating under a Temporary Use Permit.

Current municipal regulations also establish operating requirements around matters such as maximum occupancy, bedrooms, parking, and noise monitoring.

That means owning a property in Invermere doesn't automatically give you the right to operate it as a short-term rental.

The specific property matters.

Will I Need a Temporary Use Permit?

Possibly.

In some areas where short-term rental use isn't otherwise permitted by the property's zoning, an owner may need to obtain a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) in addition to the required business licence.

The District currently uses TUPs to allow approved short-term rental operations in certain residential areas where the use would not otherwise be permitted.

TUPs aren't permanent approvals. They are issued for a limited period and may require renewal, subject to District approval.

If you're considering purchasing an Invermere property specifically for vacation rental use, confirming the property's zoning and permit requirements before purchasing can prevent a very expensive surprise later.

Navigating Short-Term Rental Requirements

Vacation rental regulations can feel complicated because there isn't one single approval that covers everything.

At Aisling Baile, our experience managing properties throughout Invermere means we're familiar with the local short-term rental environment and can help prospective and existing owners understand the considerations they should investigate before getting started.

Ultimately, approvals and eligibility are determined by the appropriate government authorities and, where applicable, your strata corporation.

Before asking how much a property could earn as a vacation rental, make sure it can legally operate as one.

Updated: August 2026