British Columbia requires short-term rental hosts to register with the province, and platforms to display that registration. On Visitr, any stay of fewer than 90 nights shows either a registration number or the host's stated exemption, right on the listing page.
What the rules cover
The provincial framework applies to accommodation offered for fewer than 90 consecutive nights. Stays of 90 nights or more are treated differently and generally sit outside the short-term rental registry.
Some property types and situations are exempt. Where a host claims an exemption, Visitr requires them to state the reason instead of a number.
What you'll see on a Visitr listing
A registration notice appears on every listing that accepts stays under 90 nights, showing the number the host supplied or their exemption reason.
Hosts cannot submit a short-term listing for review without providing one or the other.
What to check before you pay
Confirm the registration details on the listing match what the host tells you directly.
Local governments can add their own rules and business licence requirements on top of the provincial registry — worth a quick check for the specific municipality.
Visitr is a directory: you arrange and pay for the stay with the host, so agree terms, deposits and cancellation in writing before sending money.
Common questions
- Does a stay of 90 nights or more need a registration number?
- The provincial short-term rental registry targets stays under 90 consecutive nights, so longer stays generally fall outside it. Visitr only requires registration details from hosts offering shorter stays.
- Does Visitr verify registration numbers?
- Visitr requires a number or a stated exemption before a short-term listing is approved and displays it publicly, but guests should still confirm details directly with the host.
