Keys to Kelowna - Luxury Airbnb Management

Keys to Kelowna - Luxury Airbnb Management The Keys to Kelowna portfolio is marketed by Deana Steele, a licensed property manager with CENTURY 21 Assurance Realty Ltd.

Your resource for all things related to Luxury Short-term Rentals in Kelowna.

01/14/2026

Tourism isn’t a “nice-to-have” it’s the backbone of Kelowna’s economy. Local business owners, restauranteurs, and tourism operators cannot afford another summer season without visitor spending.

Kelowna has done its part. They’ve exceeded housing targets and delivered on provincial priorities. Now, they are asking the Province to make an easy timeline change to let tourism thrive again.

The Province has a clear opportunity to step up and support Kelowna’s request for an early exemption to the principal residence opt-out before another summer slips away.

Now’s the time to act. Jobs are on the line and small businesses are counting on the return of critical short-term rentals to save the summer season and keep their doors open.

😓 BC’s New Short-Term Rental Registry: What You NEED to Know to Stay in BusinessBig changes are here for short-term rent...
01/21/2025

😓 BC’s New Short-Term Rental Registry: What You NEED to Know to Stay in Business

Big changes are here for short-term rental hosts in BC. Starting May 1, 2025, ALL hosts must register with the Province to legally operate.

📋 What You Need to Do:

Complete the online registration process and get your provincial registration number.

Display your registration number on ALL listings (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.).

💰 Registration Costs:

- $100/year if you live in the rental (e.g., renting out your home while away).
- $450/year for secondary suites, cottages, or rentals where you don’t live.
- $600/year for strata hotels offering short-term rentals.

💡 Act Early and Save:
Register by Feb 28, 2025, and get 50% off
Register by Mar 31, 2025, and get 25% off

⚠️ Miss the Deadline?

June 1, 2025: Listings without a registration number will be taken down, and bookings canceled.

Fines and enforcement are on the table for non-compliance.

✨ The Silver Lining:
While this change is frustrating, registering early ensures you stay compliant, avoid disruptions, and continue hosting. It’s the key to keeping your listing live and your business running.

📅 Take Action Now:
Visit the link in our bio to register and protect your STR business today.

11/07/2023

I honestly believe BC's Short-term rental restrictions are going to storm across Canada in the very near future.

We were sucker punched and I think with some aggressive advocacy you can spare yourself the grief or at least see it coming in your city.

You can listen to some of our ideas on our Kelowna Real Estate Podcast, where RE professionals discuss the current STR regulations as they are written

Listen here: https://kelownarealestate.podbean.com/e/40-deana-steele/

Vacation Rentals are always a hot topic in RE investing. Here’s a few snippets from my interview with the Globe and Mail...
03/13/2023

Vacation Rentals are always a hot topic in RE investing. Here’s a few snippets from my interview with the Globe and Mail.

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