19,000 homes are permanently listed as short-term rentals, B.C. government says
In outlining new rules coming into effect May 1, Premier David Eby promised homeowners will still be able rent out their homes to visitors for Taylor Swift concerts and World Cup games, so long as it isn't taking long-term housing stock off the market.
![19,000 homes are permanently listed as short-term rentals, B.C. government says](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7177986.1713471584!/cumulusImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/short-term-rentals-may-1-rules-david-eby-ravi-kahlon.jpg)
![Premier David Eby is pictured during a news conference regarding short term rental restrictions in Langley City, B.C on Thursday April 18, 2024 as Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon looks on. A wide shot of a man at a podium and microphone with multi-unit dwellings behind him.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7177986.1713471584!/cumulusImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/short-term-rentals-may-1-rules-david-eby-ravi-kahlon.jpg)
In outlining new rules coming into effect May 1, Premier David Eby promised homeowners will still be able rent out their homes to visitors for Taylor Swift concerts and World Cup games, so long as it isn't taking long-term housing stock off the market.