British Columbia Short-Term Rental Association

Choice for Travellers in British Columbia. #staylocal

Our Mission

BCSTRA is a provincial association representing Short-Term Rental consumers, owners, and property managers. We are proud supporters of the thriving tourism industry in the province of BC, and believe that Short-Term Rentals are a crucial part of the broader accommodation ecosystem.

BCSTRA provides a collective voice to liaise with decision makers at local, regional and provincial levels.

  • We advocate for fair, practical STR policies that benefit local municipalities.

  • We share best practices, and encourage responsible hosting so the STR sector can remain sustainable and positive for residents and visitors.

  • We help strengthen local economies by supporting locally owned and diversified hospitality options.

What We Do

  • Staying in a home away from home, where travellers can cook meals and live like locals is a unique and enjoyable experience that also helps keep travelling affordable for many people. As hotel prices can be out of reach from many travellers, particularly groups.

  • STR owners are often offering accommodations to help pay the bills or save for the future. For first-time home buyers, this helps pay their mortgage. For others, it’s a way to help save for retirement, or their children’s education. This entrepreneurial spirit is something we support and value.

  • Short-term rentals support local economies by engaging service providers -  cleaners, landscapers, tradespeople, and property maintenance professionals. Through this ongoing collaboration, our members help generate employment, sustain small businesses, and circulate economic activity within their communities.

  • BCSTRA supports high-quality, professional short-term rental operations that are accountable to both the public and local stakeholders. By promoting best practices and regularly refining our guidelines, we work to uphold transparency, professionalism, and public confidence in our sector.

  • The association was established to ensure STR owners had meaningful representation - particularly following the introduction of municipal and provincial legislation in 2023 that placed the industry at risk. We advocate on behalf of our members, actively gathering their input and ensuring their perspectives are considered in regulatory and policy discussions.

  • Short-term rental hosts are often a visitor’s first interaction with a destination. Our members take pride in offering welcoming, respectful, and memorable stays that reflect the warmth, character, and hospitality British Columbia is known for.

  • Join us in supporting balanced, informed policy-making. By working together, we can help shape regulations that are reasonable, equitable, and reflective of the professionals who operate within this industry.

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