Bed and Breakfast Business

 Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Licence Requirements

• B&Bs can only exist in Single-family detached homes that do not contain secondary suites, granny flats or coach houses.
• B&Bs are not permitted in homes that already have boarding and lodging.
• B&Bs must be operated by the property owner or an immediate family member, such as spouse or child.
• The house must be the principal residence of the owner/operator, and the operator must provide annual verification of residency as part of the licence renewal process.
• Operators must notify neighbours of the proposed short term residential rental operation and provide contact information.
• Up to three rooms can be rented at the same time, with a maximum of two guests per room.
• A 500-metre buffer from existing B&B rentals will be required for all new operations.

Apply for a Bed & Breakfast Business Licence

Have the following information ready when applying for a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) business licence:

•  Business Licence Application Form
• Identification: Must prove that either the owner of the home or an immediate family member resides in the home.
• Floor Plans of the Home: Plans must be drawn to scale and show the entire floor area of all levels of the residence proposed to be used for the B&B. Plans must further indicate the use of each room and clearly label those rooms proposed to be used for the B&B.
• Fire Evacuation Plan: Show each room proposed to be part of the B&B including exits, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Fire evacuation plans must be posted in each bedroom in a B&B. showing each room proposed to be rented.
• Landscaping and Site Plan: Plan must show landscaping elements, hard-surfacing (asphalt, concrete, pavers etc.), patios and architectural elements (fencing, walls, etc.).
• Parking Plan: Identify vehicle parking spaces for residents of the home and parking spaces for B&B guests.
• Signage: Include a  Application for Sign Permit for any signs to be included to identify the B&B business.
• Notification Letter: Provide a sample of the notification letter that will be provided to neighbours.
• Guest Registration Form: Include a copy of the registration form that will be used to record information from guests.