Parksville
Our collaboration and advocacy contributed to Parksville receiving exemption status from the Province's principal residence requirement under a special resort / holiday destination designation framework.
Membership
Become a Member. Join Hosts Shaping Smart STR Policy in BC.
Membership is open to anyone involved in BC's short-term rental industry — including property owners, managers, real estate professionals, and service providers. If you support responsible and sustainable STRs, you're welcome to join BCSTRA.
What You Get
What comes with a BCSTRA membership
Join a community of professional hosts and access the resources, advocacy, and connections that help you thrive.
Representation
A voice at the table when regulations are being discussed around short-term rentals at the local and provincial level.
Government Advocacy
We bring current information to the table and engage with municipal and local governments.
Public Advocacy
Public education about the benefits of locally-owned accommodation options for travellers and local business.
Connect
Join the community of short-term rental hosts working together on responsible hosting guidelines and shared knowledge.
Collaborate
Share knowledge, strategy and support between cities and towns throughout BC to help each other navigate regulatory frameworks.
Grow Your Business
Connect with owner-operators and industry suppliers building BC's professional STR sector.
Track Record
What we've accomplished so far
Victoria
BCSTRA advocated for a more balanced approach to principal residence requirements, including provisions allowing limited annual short-term rental use for principal residences. The 160-day framework helped recognize that many owners may need flexibility for seasonal travel, temporary relocation, or supplemental income while still supporting broader housing objectives.
Kelowna
Worked with stakeholders to help shape policy leading to the reinstatement of STRs in previously legally operating buildings in 2026. These efforts contributed to changes allowing certain buildings originally developed and operated for legal short-term rental use to once again permit STR operations under updated zoning and regulatory frameworks.
Oak Bay
Advocated for a more balanced approach to short-term rentals. Oak Bay's bylaws effectively prohibited most stays under 30 days. BCSTRA supported proposals moving toward a more practical 60-night per year model, balancing neighbourhood concerns, tourism accommodation needs, and homeowner flexibility.
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