McKinley Beach Drive is one of only 25 addresses in Kelowna where short term rental is allowed as a principal use. That means you can own a unit here and rent it nightly without living in it. Everywhere else in the city still carries the principal residence requirement.
Inside the McKinley Beach Drive
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Common questions about McKinley Beach Drive
Can you short term rental at McKinley Beach Drive?
Yes. McKinley Beach Drive at 3434 McKinley Beach Dr is on the City of Kelowna's list of properties zoned for short term rental as a principal use, effective June 1, 2026. Verified October 22, 2026. You still need a City business licence, provincial registration, and signed strata consent.
Do you have to live in your unit at McKinley Beach Drive?
No. The principal residence requirement does not apply to McKinley Beach Drive. That is what makes it one of only 25 addresses in Kelowna where you can own a unit purely as a nightly rental.
What does it cost to licence a short term rental at McKinley Beach Drive?
A City of Kelowna short term rental business licence is $345 per year plus a $50 application fee. Applications take two to four weeks. Provincial registration is separate.
Can the strata at McKinley Beach Drive still ban short term rentals?
Yes. City zoning and strata bylaws are separate. Kelowna will not issue a licence without a signed strata consent form, and a strata can restrict nightly rental in its own bylaws. Always read the bylaws and minutes before removing subjects.
Want to walk through this building with me?
I own and operate short term rentals myself, in Kelowna and in Vancouver. I am not guessing at these numbers. Book a short call and I will tell you straight whether this building fits what you are trying to do, or whether another one of the 25 fits better.