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, 6 homes (8 if all rental), 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 $3,593,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Garden Dr, above 99% of them. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2017 demolition. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 830 m 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 3249 Garden Dr
What is 3249 Garden Dr assessed at?
$3,593,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 3249 Garden Dr built?
In 2017, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2018.
What is the zoning of 3249 Garden Dr?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 3249 Garden Dr?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 3249 Garden Dr in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 3249 Garden Dr on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
Can 3249 Garden Dr 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 3249 Garden Dr had?
The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2017: new building ($1,150,000). More
Which schools serve 3249 Garden Dr?
Elementary: Beaconsfield Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3249 Garden Dr?
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