Regional Regulations
Short-term rental rules across the Columbia Valley
A simplified one-column guide to local short-term rental requirements for Invermere, the Regional District of East Kootenay, and Radium Hot Springs.
This page is a simplified guide for owners and operators. Always confirm current requirements directly with the applicable municipality or regional district before applying, renewing, buying, selling, or operating a short-term rental.
District of Invermere
Invermere
Invermere STRs must obtain a business licence. Properties in residential zones must also obtain a Temporary Use Permit before operating.
Business Licence$700 / $400 renewal
Residential TUP$1,000
- Business licence requiredAll STRs must obtain a business licence from the District of Invermere. Business licences are valid for the calendar year, January 1 to December 31.
- Residential zones require a TUPProperties located in residential zones must also obtain a Temporary Use Permit.
- TUP termTUPs are generally valid from the date of approval plus three years unless otherwise specified.
- Delegation thresholdTUPs requesting occupancy of 8 guests or fewer may be delegated to staff. Requests above 8 guests are non-delegated and decided by Invermere Council.
Invermere zoning map
Use the District of Invermere zoning map to confirm whether a property is in a residential, commercial, tourist accommodation, resort, or other applicable zone.
Open official Invermere map
Regional District of East Kootenay
RDEK
In RDEK residential zones, short-term rental use generally requires a Temporary Use Permit. Delegation depends on occupancy and location.
Delegated TUP$1,500
Non-Delegated TUP$3,000
- Residential zones require a TUPResidential-zoned properties must obtain a Temporary Use Permit before operating as an STR.
- TUP termTUPs are generally valid from the date of approval plus three years unless otherwise specified.
- Delegation thresholdTUPs requesting occupancy of 10 guests or fewer may be delegated to staff. Requests above 10 guests are non-delegated and decided by the RDEK Board.
- Area F exceptionAs of December 12, 2025, STR TUP applications in RDEK Area F are non-delegated regardless of size.
RDEK electoral area map
Area boundaries matter because Area F STR TUPs are non-delegated regardless of occupancy.
Open official RDEK map
Village of Radium Hot Springs
Radium
Radium requires STR business licensing and has specific rules for stand-alone short-term rentals located outside permitted areas.
- Business licence requiredNo person may carry on a short-term rental in Radium without a valid business licence.
- Permitted stand-alone STR areasStand-alone STRs are only allowed in permitted areas shown on Radium’s Schedule A map.
- Existing non-permitted-area STRsExisting stand-alone STRs with a valid licence outside the permitted areas may continue yearly renewal until October 15, 2032, after which those licences expire and will no longer be issued.
- Renewal lapseIf an existing non-permitted-area stand-alone STR fails to renew its annual business licence, the licence lapses and the owner may no longer operate that stand-alone STR.
- Ownership-change restrictionIf ownership changes before October 15, 2032, including a corporate board of directors change, a stand-alone STR outside the permitted areas will not receive a business licence.
- Operational requirementsRadium licence holders must post the licence, post the licence number in marketing, maintain a 24-hour guest contact, and respond to complaints within required timelines.
Radium Schedule A permitted-area map
Schedule A identifies the permitted areas for Short-term Rental Stand-alone use in Radium. Existing licensed stand-alone STRs outside these areas are subject to grandfathering, renewal, and ownership-change restrictions.
Open official Radium bylaw
This page summarizes supplied materials and owner-provided notes. Fees, delegation rules, licence terms, forms, bylaws, and maps can change. Confirm directly with the District of Invermere, RDEK, or the Village of Radium Hot Springs before relying on this information.
