How many strata corporations are there in BC?

British Columbia has an estimated 30,000–35,000 strata corporations, housing roughly one in three British Columbians. Exact figures vary by reporting year and definition.

How many BC stratas are small?

About a third of BC strata corporations have 10 or fewer units, and more than a quarter have four or fewer. Below roughly 20 units a management company's monthly minimum makes professional management uneconomic, so these corporations self-manage — and that is the group ManageStrata is built for.

What share of British Columbians live in strata housing?

Roughly one in three British Columbians live in strata-titled housing — condos, townhouses, and duplexes governed by a strata corporation under the Strata Property Act.

Data

BC strata statistics

Updated June 2026

A quick, citable snapshot of the strata sector in British Columbia — why it matters, how it’s structured, and where self-management fits. Figures are approximate estimates; see the note on sources below.

~1 in 3

British Columbians live in strata housing

Condos, townhouses, and duplexes governed by a strata corporation.

~30,000–35,000

Strata corporations in BC

Each is a legal entity that must meet Strata Property Act obligations.

~1 in 3

BC stratas have 10 or fewer units

And more than a quarter have four or fewer — a size no management company takes on, so they self-manage by default.

$25–$60+

Per unit / month for professional management

Versus $0–$99/month total for self-management software.

2027

Next depreciation report deadline

July 1, 2027 for the rest of BC (stratas of 5+ lots).

Every 5 yrs

Depreciation report renewal cycle

Reports inform contingency reserve fund planning.

Why small stratas matter

The defining feature of BC’s strata sector is that most corporations are small. About a third are 10 units or fewer and more than a quarter are four or fewer, and a professional management company’s monthly minimum is hard to justify for that share of the market — which is why self-management is so common, and why purpose-built self-managed strata software has become the practical alternative to hiring out. For the full picture, see our guide to strata property management in BC. Figures aside, you can also look up a corporation directly: the BC strata corporation directorylists them by city, with each one’s lot count and depreciation report deadline.

A note on sources

These figures are approximate estimatescompiled by ManageStrata from publicly reported British Columbia government and industry sources (including the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC) as of 2026. Exact counts vary by definition and reporting year. For formal or legal use, verify against primary sources. You’re welcome to cite this page with attribution to ManageStrata.

Frequently asked questions

How many strata corporations are there in BC?: British Columbia has an estimated 30,000–35,000 strata corporations, housing roughly one in three British Columbians. Exact figures vary by reporting year and definition.
How many BC stratas are small?: About a third of BC strata corporations have 10 or fewer units, and more than a quarter have four or fewer. Below roughly 20 units a management company's monthly minimum makes professional management uneconomic, so these corporations self-manage — and that is the group ManageStrata is built for.
What share of British Columbians live in strata housing?: Roughly one in three British Columbians live in strata-titled housing — condos, townhouses, and duplexes governed by a strata corporation under the Strata Property Act.

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