Written By Adam Wachtel PREC* of The Patti Martin Real Estate Group, REMAX Westcoast in Richmond, BC

Vancouver Properties That Allow Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals (2026 Guide)

Vancouver is a world-class city with strong tourism demand — and that makes short-term rentals like Airbnb attractive to investors and homeowners alike. But not all buildings in the city allow short-term rentals under their strata bylaws, and those regulations can change over time, so always verify the most recent strata minutes and bylaws before purchasing.

Adam Wachtel and the Patti Martin Team specialize in short-term rental investment properties in Vancouver and provide detailed revenue estimates, occupancy models, and proforma analyses so you can evaluate potential returns before you buy.

Here’s a comprehensive list of condo buildings in Vancouver where Airbnb or STRs are known to be permitted as of early 2026:

East Vancouver / Mount Pleasant

• Block 100 – 111 & 161 E 1st Avenue – STRs allowed with building fee and annual limit.
• Second + Main – 180 E 2nd Ave – STRs currently permitted; monitor future bylaw changes.
• Mainspace – 350 E 2nd Ave – Zoned for light industrial/STR use with compliance.
• District – 250 E 6th Ave – No known STR restrictions.
• Shine – 289 E 6th Ave – STR allowed with admin fee.
• The Wohlsein – 311 E 6th Ave – STRs permitted under current bylaws.

Chinatown / Downtown

• Paris Place – 555 Abbott St & 183 Keefer Pl – STRs permitted but strata is less supportive.
• Firenze – 618 & 688 Abbott St, 58 Keefer Pl – STR approval letter on file.
• Espana – 633 & 689 Abbott St, 188 Keefer Pl – STRs explicitly allowed.
• The Wall Centre – 1050 Burrard St – STRs allowed; check latest AGM minutes.
• Burrard Health – 1160 Burrard St – STRs currently allowed.
• Altadena – 1238 Burrard St – Often marketed as Airbnb friendly; verify current bylaws.

Central / Gastown

• 21 Doors – 370 Carrall St – STR eligible; note the building environment.
• The Chilco Park – 1010 Chilco St – No rental restrictions at time of list.

False Creek / Downtown Eastside

• Epic at West – 1788 Columbia St – STRs allowed with annual fee.
• Koret Lofts – 55 E Cordova St – 7-day minimum rental period.
• Woodwards W-43 – 128 W Cordova St – STRs allowed; recent votes maintained permission.

Yaletown / West End

• Bryanston Court – 2040 Cornwall Ave – No recent restrictions known.
• The Flats – 219 E Georgia St – No rental restrictions; no specific STR bylaws.
• The Lex – 1249 Granville St – Converted from rental building, no rental cap.
• Fortune House – 1010 Howe St – STRs appear permitted; municipally compliant hosts operate here.
• Ginger – 718 Main St – STR allowed if primary resident lived 6 months/year.
• Orca Place – 1166 Melville St – STR friendly with limits; guest amenity restrictions.
• Electra – 989 Nelson St – STR bylaw allows with owner residency & fee.

Powell / Strathcona

• The Globe – 34 Powell St – Up to 90 days STR per year.
• The Spot – 933 Seymour St – STRs allowed; check structural compliance.
• The Mark – 1372 Seymour St – STRs allowed with conditions.
• The Savoy – 928 Richards St – STR bylaws exist but some requests denied.
• Framework – 231 E Pender St – Allows STR up to 10 days/month.
• 33 Living – 33 W Pender St – STRs permitted.
• York Avenue – 2458 York Ave – Small building with STRs permitted.

Why Work with Adam Wachtel and the Patti Martin Team

Finding STR-friendly inventory in Vancouver is complex — strata bylaws change, municipal and provincial regulations evolve, and precise proforma modeling can make or break an investment.

Adam Wachtel and the Patti Martin Team help buyers and investors by:
✔ Running detailed revenue estimates for individual units
✔ Creating custom STR financial proformas to project cash flow, occupancy and returns
✔ Verifying current strata bylaws before purchase offers
✔ Identifying buildings suited for STR use based on risk tolerance and return targets

If you’re serious about buying a Vancouver property that legally allows Airbnb or short-term rentals, working with a specialized team will give you the insight and confidence to invest wisely — not just hope for results.

Note: Always verify current bylaws and City/Provincial STR licensing requirements before making investment decisions — regulations can change after this article was published.