Liquor Licences
The City of Kelowna reviews all liquor licence requests, including patio expansions and extensions to hours of operation.
Applications must first be submitted to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, which in turn sends a summary to the City of Kelowna. The applicant must then submit a City of Kelowna Liquor Licence Application Form to Planning and Corporate Services.
The application is reviewed by various City departments prior to staff preparing a recommendation for Council’s consideration. Public input is sought when the application is brought forward for consideration during a regular Council meeting. Meeting dates are well advertised in the Daily Courier and on the City’s website. Once Council passes a resolution it is forwarded to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch; provincial staff make the final decision.
Application Fees:
Temporary Changes: $50.00
Permanent Changes: $500.00
Liquor Licence Application Form
City of Kelowna Liquor Licencing Procedures Policy
For general information please call (250) 469-8500