Housing
Housing diversity provides options for individuals and families at different stages of life with different needs.
The City of Rossland is working on an updated Housing Needs Report in response to new legislation and the changing housing landscape. Like many other Canadian communities, Rossland is grappling with escalating housing pressures and rising housing costs.
Review the latest housing needs presentation to Council here
In order to inform the Housing Needs Report – the City needs to hear from you!
Seasonal Worker Survey
If you are a seasonal worker help us understand your experience with housing
Take the survey
Community Survey
Residents of Rossland who are not seasonal workers can provide their input below
take the survey
The last Housing Needs Report was completed in conjunction with the RDKB in 2020 – you can see it here.
Rental Housing
Find out more about the 37 units of rental housing above City Hall through the Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society.
Short Term Rentals
Short Term Rental regulations are ever evolving at all levels of government. Rossland began regulating short term rentals in 2016, staff and Council regularly review and update the regulations as required. New changes came into effect May 1, 2024.
Where are we now?
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2828 was adopted on April 15, 2024. These changes came into effect May 1, 2024
Reports to Council can be reviewed below:
January 8, 2024 Report – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2828 – First Reading
February 5, 2024 Report – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2828 – Second Reading
April 2, 2024 Report – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2828 – Third Reading
April 15, 2024 Report – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2828 – Adoption
The changes include:
1. Removal of the zoning amendment requirement and one per block cap.
2. Short term rentals are only permitted in principal residence only in most residential zones
3. No short term rentals permitted in secondary suites and detached secondary suites in most residential zones.
4. Red, Downtown and other commercial will remain as existing.
5. Clarification to short term rental and bed and breakfast definitions and those new definitions have been applied throughout the bylaw.
6. Update to general regulations for short term rentals such as type of dwelling, maximum number of guests, signage and principal residence requirements.
7. Removal of existing short term rental zones from the bylaw.
8. New Bed and Breakfast zone for traditional Bed and Breakfast establishments.
9. New STR zone for existing non-principal residence homes and suites.
10. Established parking regulations for short term rentals
For more information visit this page on Short Term Rentals in the City.
Get Involved
The City maintains a volunteer task force on Housing under the Sustainability Commission. For more information contact sustainability@rossland.ca
