After strict 2024 rental rules hurt local tourism, Kelowna reverses course on short-term rentals in secondary units, sparking hopes for a strong 2025 summer season.

BC’s short-term rental restrictions are impacting investors, tourism businesses, and contract workers. With fewer rental options, businesses must adapt to survive this changing landscape.

Explore British Columbia's updated short-term rental regulations effective May 2025, including registration requirements, principal residence rules, and strategies for investors to operate within the legal framework.