Are you an operator of a bed and breakfast or short-term rental (STR) located in the Town of Golden?
Have you applied for a short-term rental business licence in the last year?
If not, make sure you apply soon! The Province now has an online registry that requires operators to have a business licence within the Town of Golden.
The Town of Golden (and 18 other communities) was approved for a 3-month extension to the Provincial STR Registry. You will need to apply for a business licence to the Town, receive your application confirmation email, and apply to the Provincial registry before June 1, 2025. Operators will need to upload a copy of their business licence to their provincial registration dashboard by August 1, 2025.
What will happen if you don't register with the Province?
The Town may request that your listing be removed from online platforms.
For more information and to apply for your business licence online visit golden.ca/strs
Due to a high volume of applications and inquiries, it may take a couple of weeks for Town staff to get back to you regarding your application. We appreciate your patience.
Learn more about the Provincial registry: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/.../short-term-rentals/registry