The exterior of Hotel Strathcona and the surrounding buildings

SRA (SRO hotels) Vacancy Control Policy

What you need to know

Licence By-law amendment

On March 11, 2025, an amendment to the Licence By-law removes rental restrictions on rooms under the Single Room Accommodation (SRA) By-law renting for $500 or less per month, reflecting the current shelter component of income assistance.

Learn more about the average monthly rent for privately-owned SROs

Find the current inflation rate

The Province updates the inflation rate on the third week of every month. The latest inflation rate for Vancouver is 2.5% (released March 18, 2025).

Ready to submit rent rolls?

Rent roll submissions due: January 31, 2026

How to submit

Often the last resort before homelessness, Single Room Accommodation (SRA) rooms (commonly known as SRO hotels) in the Downtown Eastside and Downtown Core, provide affordable accommodation for people who have very low incomes and face significant barriers to securing housing in Vancouver.

Determine when your rent can be increased

Use our calculator to find out when a landlord can raise a tenant's rent. It can also help you determine the maximum increase allowed under the Vacancy Control Policy.

For SRO tenants

For SRO property owners

Key parts of the policy

Regulation

Contact us 

Emailvacancycontrol@vancouver.ca

Phone: 604-829-9275

Rent calculator

Determine when a landlord can increase a tenant's rent and the maximum allowable amount under the Vacancy Control Policy.