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Self-managed, or hire a firm?

Eli Report puts the BC average management fee at $35 per unit per month (2025).

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$10,800 – $14,400

Self-managing costs less than a firm, counting council time

With a $1,500–$2,000 monthly minimum / year
$18,000 – $24,000
Your self-managed cost / year
$6,540

Sources: Wynford 2026, Eli Report 2025, Fort Park 2024

General information only. Not legal, financial or accounting advice. Market figures are ranges published by the sources named here, checked on October 22, 2026. They are not quotes or data about your building. Actual costs vary by firm, scope and building. Compare real proposals before deciding. Full disclaimer and sources

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How much does strata management cost in BC?

Eli Report's BC average is $35 per unit per month (2025), across buildings of every size. By size, Wynford, a Metro Vancouver management firm, gives full-service figures of $45 to $60 for 10 to 25 units, $32 to $45 for 26 to 75 units, $25 to $35 for 76 to 200 units, $22 to $30 for over 200 units (2026). Some firms also charge a monthly minimum: Fort Park, another firm, wrote in 2024 that many require $1,500 or even $2,000 a month. Firms quote by proposal, so compare real quotes.

When does it make sense to hire a firm?

Often once council time, turnover, and liability outweigh the fee — frequently around the point where the building is too large or busy for volunteers to keep up.

What isn't in this number?

One-off costs like transition and legal work, and the continuity and liability risk a firm absorbs. Treat the comparison as a starting point, not a quote.

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