Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence
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What the record says
City licences: 305 active short-term rental licences in Kensington-Cedar Cottage in 2026. The City does not publish their addresses.
What it means
In Vancouver you can rent short term (Airbnb and the like) only the home you live in, with a City licence; a strata can ban it entirely. Do not count on short-term rental income from a second home.
What to do
If rental income matters, read the City’s short-term rental rules and ask about the rules for secondary suites.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline
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What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.
Assessed at $2,064,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on E 17th Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2018: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($150,000). School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.1 km away.
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Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1229 E 17th Ave
What is 1229 E 17th Ave assessed at?
$2,064,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1229 E 17th Ave built?
In 1992, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2000.
What is the zoning of 1229 E 17th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1229 E 17th Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 1229 E 17th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1229 E 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
Can 1229 E 17th Ave be rented short term (Airbnb)?
Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More
What building permits has 1229 E 17th Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2018: addition or alteration ($150,000). More
Which schools serve 1229 E 17th Ave?
Elementary: Dickens Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1229 E 17th Ave?
Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.
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