How much will your strata fee change?

When council proposes a new budget, your fee moves with it, by unit entitlement (section 99 of the Strata Property Act).

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+7.5%

Up $432 a year

New monthly fee: $516
Change per month: +$36

Sources: SPA s.99, SPA s.103

General information only. Not legal, financial or accounting advice. Calculations apply the BC Strata Property Act and its Regulation as of October 2, 2026 using the standard statutory rules and the figures you enter. They do not account for separate sections, formulas that split costs by lot type or by shared areas used by only some lots, or a different allocation formula filed under s.100. Confirm against the Act, your strata's registered bylaws and Schedule of Unit Entitlement, the actual resolution wording, and a licensed strata professional before acting. Full disclaimer and sources

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What's driving the increase?

If insurance went up at renewal, the insurance guide covers what to check before the AGM. If it's the reserve, check the plan against the legal minimum.

Read the insurance renewal guide Check the reserve minimum

Questions councils ask

How much can strata fees increase in BC?

There's no legal cap. Fees follow the approved budget, and owners approve the budget by majority vote at the AGM. The increase is whatever the budget requires and owners pass.

Why did my fee go up more than my neighbour's?

Fees are allocated by unit entitlement. A budget increase applies to everyone's share proportionally, so the dollar amount differs by entitlement even when the percentage is the same.

Is a big increase a red flag?

Not by itself. Catching up on deferred maintenance, an insurance jump, or higher reserve funding can each justify a rise. It's worth asking what's driving it before assuming the worst.

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