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Short-term rental renewals slow business licence processing in Peachland

Businesses can expect delay of 10 business days before contact after submitting completed application
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District of Peachland municipal offices. (Gary Barnes/Captial News)

A flurry of new business licence applications, particularly for short-term rentals, has the District of Peachland warning of processing delays.

害羞草研究所淭hose seeking a business licence can expect a delay of 10 business days before contact after submitting a completed application,害羞草研究所 reads a media release from the district.

Short-term rentals in the community fall under Bed and Breakfast regulations and require a business licence to operate.

There are two types:

  • Traditional Bed and Breakfast with an individual room and a shared living facility;
  • Suite Bed and Breakfast run out of a registered secondary suite.

Short-term rental of an entire dwelling, including a garden suite or recreational vehicle, is not permitted.

The release also states that rentals must be located within a person害羞草研究所檚 primary residence and, as people gear up for the peak rental season, many residents are requesting licences for their rentals.

Adding to the delay is the need for safety inspections for short-term rentals.

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