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Community Notices

If you operate a business in Ucluelet, here’s a quick update: business licence renewals are now underway for the 2025–2026 season.

All businesses operating in the District, including commercial storefronts, home-based enterprises, contractors, and non-resident services, are required to have a valid business licence to operate. Renewing your licence helps ensure local compliance and supports a vibrant, well-regulated business community.

📅 Licence Expiry:         April 30, 2025
⏰ Renewal Deadline:    May 31, 2025

Please ensure your business licence is renewed by May 31, 2025 to avoid late fees and maintain compliance with municipal regulations.

What’s New This Year?

Provincial Short-Term Rental (STR) Registry As of May 1, 2025, all short-term rental hosts, platforms, and strata hotel platforms operating in B.C. must be registered with the provincial short-term rental registry. This ensures that all hosts and platforms operating in B.C. are following the provincial rules. Ensure your STR is registered prior to the deadline to avoid provincial implications including having your listings removed and bookings cancelled.  To register your short-term rental visit: Short-term rental registration - Province of British Columbia Licence Fees Licence fees have increased by 2% effective May 1, 2024, in line with the District of Ucluelet's Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1316, 2022 (Schedule ‘P’).

Ways to Renew a Business Licence

Online Banking

  • Add payee: Ucluelet – Business Licence

  • Enter your 4-digit account number (add a leading zero if you only have three digits)

  • Reference your business name if possible

In Person

  • Visit us at 200 Main Street

  • Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (excluding holidays)

  • Pay by cash, cheque, or debit

Mail

  • Send cheques or money orders to:
    District of Ucluelet, PO Box 999, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0

  • Include your business name and account number

Drop Box

  • Available 24/7 outside the District Office, checked during office hours

Helpful Reminders

  • Business licences are valid from May 1 – April 30 each year

  • Licences are non-refundable and non-transferable

  • A new application is required for:
    - A change in ownership
    - Business relocation
    - Major changes to business operations

  • Licences must be clearly displayed at the place of business

  • Late renewals may result in fines or additional charges

Questions?

250-726-7744
info@ucluelet.ca
www.ucluelet.ca

It's the incredible businesses that shape Ucluelet's unique character and community spirit. Thank you for helping keep our local economy thriving!

— District of Ucluelet