Whereas a dwelling unit that meets the definition of a short-term rental within BCs Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act can be rented out, but places additional demands on local government infrastructure, such as water and sewer, and should pay extra tax commensurate with the additional demand; And whereas tourist overnight accommodation uses such as motels, hotels, and resorts are classed and taxed as businesses: Therefore be it resolved that a dwelling unit offered and used for short term rentals be assigned a tax class created specific to that use, or alternatively that a dwelling unit offered and used for short-term rentals be redefined as Class 6: Business and Other; And be it further resolved that the Province continue to explore ways to reduce commodification of housing, in consultation with local governments.
