Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada bans short-term vacation rentals for owner-occupants, except in specific commercial cases.

Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada has decided not to authorize short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) for owner-occupants, except in specific commercial cases, potentially reducing local tourism revenue. The town council made this decision on April 10th and plans to conduct a comprehensive study on the issue in 2027. The provincial government recently introduced new regulations on STVRs to address the affordable housing shortage.