What BC strata management may cost
Eli Report published a BC average of $35 per unit per month. It is a reference point, not a quote for your building.
Why building size changes the per-unit price
Wynford, a Metro Vancouver management firm listed on Strata Match, gives full-service figures by building size in a 2026 article. They are one firm's figures, not a survey. Some firms also set a monthly minimum: in 2024, Fort Park Property Management, another firm listed on Strata Match, wrote that many firms require $1,500 or even $2,000 a month. The last column divides that minimum by unit count.
| Building size | Published price per unit, per month | Per unit at a $1,500 to $2,000 minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10 units | Published: None | At a $1,500 to $2,000 minimum: Over $150 |
| 10 to 25 units | Published: $45 to $60 | At a $1,500 to $2,000 minimum: $60 to $200 |
| 26 to 75 units | Published: $32 to $45 | At a $1,500 to $2,000 minimum: $20 to $77 |
| 76 to 200 units | Published: $25 to $35 | At a $1,500 to $2,000 minimum: $8 to $26 |
| Over 200 units | Published: $22 to $30 | At a $1,500 to $2,000 minimum: $10 or less |
How it's calculated
What to check in a firm's quote
- Service level. Ask which accounting, records, maintenance and after-hours tasks are in the base fee.
- Amenities. A pool, elevators or shared mechanical systems can add coordination work. Check the quoted scope.
- Meetings. Check how many council meetings and AGMs are included, and the price for extra time.
- Capital projects. Ask whether project coordination is included or billed separately.
- Mixed-use. Confirm how the firm will handle commercial units and whether that work costs extra.
How the Fee check works
The Fee check finds your unit count in the table above and shows Eli Report's BC average beside it. If a monthly minimum would cost more per unit than Wynford's figure, it shows that too. Building type and city don't change the range, because no source publishes fees by either. Add your current fee to see where it sits and get a link for your council.
What the range cannot tell you
A published figure cannot say whether your current fee is fair or whether a firm will quote inside the range. Ask three to five firms to price the same scope. Use the Manager scorecard to check service as well as price.
Sources
Eli Report's April 2025 analysis gives a $35 BC average from last-known fees at about 8,000 Canadian condo communities, rounded to the nearest $5. It has no breakdown by size or city. Wynford's 2026 Metro Vancouver benchmarks give the figures by size, and Fort Park's 2024 article the monthly minimum; both are management firms listed on Strata Match. BCFSA's contract guidance says fees and included services differ by firm and agreement; it does not set a management-fee minimum. How the Fee check works is on the methodology page.
Questions councils ask
Does BC publish management fees by building size?
No regulator or survey does. One Metro Vancouver management firm, Wynford, gives full-service figures by building size in a 2026 article; the table above shows them. Eli Report gave a BC average of $35 per unit per month in 2025, across buildings of every size. No source breaks prices down by city or building type.
Why can a small strata pay more per unit?
A monthly minimum is divided among fewer units. At a $1,500 monthly minimum, that is $150 per unit for 10 units or $75 per unit for 20. Ask firms for a written quote; not every firm uses the same minimum.
Is the fee your main problem?
If it is not, see the five BC firms that fit your building, ranked with reasons.