Straight answer
Can I Airbnb my condo in Kelowna?
Three questions decide it. Answer them honestly and you'll know where you stand.
The short answer
Maybe. If your building has been approved by the City, yes. If not, you can only Airbnb it if you live there.
Answer these three questions
- 1
Is your building on the City's list?
Check our buildings list. If it isn't there, you can only Airbnb a home you live in.
- 2
Has your building been approved?
Being on the list means it could qualify. The strata still has to apply and the City has to approve it.
- 3
Does your strata allow it?
Your strata's own rules can still limit rentals. Ask for the bylaws.
If all three are yes, you can Airbnb your unit even if you don’t live there.
Check my buildingQuestions condo owners ask next
Not if your building has been approved by the City. If it hasn't, yes, you have to live there.
Only if it's your home. You can also ask your strata if they plan to apply. The strata has to agree before the City will consider it.
The City charges $50 to apply and $345 a year for the licence. On top of that, budget for furniture, linens, safety equipment, listing photos and, if you hire one, a manager.
It depends on your building's area and your unit size. A typical 2-bedroom in Kelowna brings in roughly $30,000 to $41,000 a year in bookings before fees. Use our estimator for your building.
No, but most owners who don't live nearby hire one. Kelowna managers usually charge 20% to 35% of bookings.
Then you can't Airbnb the unit, even if the City would allow it. Strata rules still apply.
Only if the building is already approved and the numbers work for you. Check the building's status, read the strata bylaws, and run the estimate before you buy. Talk to your realtor and accountant too.
Rules change. Check with the City of Kelowna. The City of Kelowna publishes the current rules, fees and forms.
kelowna.ca/short-term-rentals