Keep Kelowna and West Kelowna rules clear when buyers compare rental use, neighbourhoods and hillside properties.
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Kelowna changed its rules in June 2026: the principal-residence requirement no longer applies to approved STR subzones, but remains elsewhere. Buyers must check the specific building, licence and strata rules. Kelowna’s change does not establish permission in West Kelowna.
Kelowna’s plan distinguishes Downtown, Pandosy, Capri Landmark, Midtown and Rutland as urban centres. A buyer can compare actual homes, daily destinations and nearby applications within those areas. The plan’s long-term vision should be separated from amenities already in place.
West Kelowna publishes its own hillside and wildfire-interface development permit mapping. Confirm the property’s jurisdiction before using it: West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country and Westbank First Nation lands have distinct authorities. A mapped designation calls for property-specific municipal and professional follow-up.
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