| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Restricted — rules apply |
| Permit / License Required | Yes. A City of Surrey business licence before operating, plus a provincial short-term rental registration number. |
| Tax Rate | 8% PST on short-term accommodation, plus MRDT of up to 3% where the area participates (local rate not confirmed). Neither tax applies to stays of 27 c |
| Minimum Stay | None. Rules apply to stays under 90 days (the BC definition of a short-term rental). |
| Permit Fee | City business licence $358 per year plus any applicable application fees. Provincial registration: $100/year for a unit in the host's principal reside |
| Penalties | Bylaw Notice Enforcement notices, Municipal Ticket Informations or court action; specific Surrey fine amounts not confirmed. Provincial Short-Term Ren |
| Primary Residence Required | Yes. Only the property owner may host, and must live at the property as their principal residence; tenants cannot operate STRs. Provincial rule allows |
Short-term rentals in Surrey are allowed but subject to significant restrictions under local regulations as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes. A City of Surrey business licence before operating, plus a provincial short-term rental registration number.. The associated permit fees are City business licence $358 per year plus any applicable application fees. Provincial registration: $.
Short-term rental operators in Surrey should be aware of these tax obligations: 8% PST on short-term accommodation, plus MRDT of up to 3% where the area participates (local rate not confirmed). Neither tax applies to stays of 27 continuous days or more. Platforms (online marketplace facilitators) must register to collect and rem. Yes, for PST/MRDT on bookings not handled by a registered platform; platforms that process bookings must register and collect..
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Surrey include: Primary residence requirement: Yes. Only the property owner may host, and must live at the property as their principal residence; tenants cannot operat. Minimum stay: None. Rules apply to stays under 90 days (the BC definition of a short-term rental)..
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Surrey: Permitted only in: a single-family dwelling with up to one secondary suite, coach house or garden suite; a townhouse unit; or an apartment unit with one lock-off suite..
Hosts who fail to comply with Surrey's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Bylaw Notice Enforcement notices, Municipal Ticket Informations or court action; specific Surrey fine amounts not confirmed. Provincial Short-Term Rental Compliance and Enforcement Unit may also act..
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Surrey: Hosts must display a valid business licence number on listings. Provincial: hosts must show a provincial registration number on listings (from 1 May 2025). From 2 June 2025 platforms must stop adverti.
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Official Source ↗Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Surrey but subject to restrictions. Hosts must comply with local permit requirements and zoning rules. Surrey only allows owners to run short-term rentals in the home they live in as their principal residence, in specific housing types. You need a city business licence ($358/year) and a provincial regi
Yes. Surrey requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes. A City of Surrey business licence before operating, plus a provincial short-term rental registration number..
Short-term rental hosts in Surrey are subject to the following tax obligations: 8% PST on short-term accommodation, plus MRDT of up to 3% where the area participates (local rate not confirmed). Neither tax applies to stays of 27 continuous days or more. Platforms (online marketplace facilitators) must register to collect and remit PST and MRDT on bookings they process..
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Surrey may face enforcement. Bylaw Notice Enforcement notices, Municipal Ticket Informations or court action; specific Surrey fine amounts not confirmed. Provincial Short-Term Rental Compliance and Enforcement Unit may also act..
Owner-occupied principal residence only; city business licence ($358/yr) and provincial registration required.
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