Kelowna opts out of short-term rental limits after vacancy soars to more than 6%
Posted on
April 20, 2026
by
Holly Calderwood
Okanagan city has one of the highest vacancy rates in the country. The City of Kelowna is opening up more homes to tourists this summer after successfully lobbying the province for an early exemption to short-term rental rules. B.C. Housing Minister Christine Boyle said Kelowna has been showing "incredible leadership" in building new properties to boost vacancy rates in the city, making it the only jurisdiction in B.C. to qualify for the exemption at this point. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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