The benchmark

How much should strata management actually cost?

No one in British Columbia publishes this honestly. Tell us about your building in 9 questions, under 30 seconds, and we'll place your current fee against the typical range for similar buildings across BC.

Private · No email required · BC-specific · Free for councils

Your building

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Flat monthly fee? Divide by units. $2,000/mo ÷ 40 units = $50/unit.

Benchmark data: ~8,000 Canadian strata budgets, cross-referenced with BCFSA public records. Last updated Q2 2026.

Ready to check38 units · Burnaby

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fee benchmark

Below, within, or above the typical range for BC strata like yours.

  • Units + type + city
  • Current fee
  • Arrangement details
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Next step

Now decide whether to stay, renegotiate, or compare.

If your fee looks high — or if the service no longer fits — we can show you licensed BC firms matched to your building. You see the shortlist first. You choose who gets introduced.

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No cold calls. No contact-sharing without your approval.

How to read your result

Many buildings are paying more than they need to.

When a building is above range, it is usually not because a firm is dishonest. More often, the contract is old, the building's needs have changed, or the service level is no longer aligned. A benchmark helps council ask a better question: are we paying more because our building needs more — or because we have not compared options recently?

If you're paying…

Under $30 / unit Likely low for many BC buildings. Confirm what is included, how much council handles directly, and whether an increase is coming. !
$30 – $50 / unit Common range for many standard buildings. Still worth comparing every few years, especially if service quality has changed. ✓
$50 – $75 / unit Upper range. May be reasonable for complex buildings, frequent meetings, or heavier support needs. ~
Over $75 / unit High range. Usually needs a clear explanation: complexity, onsite staffing, major projects, or unusually high service demands. !

What's inside the fee

Management fees are only one part of the decision.

Management fees matter, but the cheapest firm is not always the best fit. A lower monthly fee can still cost council time if communication, reporting, or follow-through suffers. Here's a typical BC strata's monthly budget, broken down.

22% Management fee The firm's labour, software, and reporting. This is the number councils usually argue about.
28% Contingency Reserve Fund Mandatory long-term savings for major repairs. Tied to your depreciation report.
34% Operating costs Utilities, landscaping, cleaning, garbage. Varies most between buildings.
12% Insurance BC strata insurance premiums have climbed steeply since 2019. Usually a single line item.
4% Everything else Accounting, legal, bank fees, council expenses, special projects.

Share of a typical 38-unit BC strata monthly budget. Your building will vary.

How this works

A fee range, not a single number.

Strata management fees in BC are not publicly published. Every firm quotes by proposal. We combine aggregated ranges, minimum-fee data, and our own research into rules by building size, type, age, city, service level, amenities, and meeting load. The output is a realistic range: below, within, or above the typical for buildings like yours. No false precision.

Primary source

Analysis of ~8,000 Canadian strata budgets, filtered to BC buildings (~1,840). One of the few public benchmark sources available for strata fees.

Public filings

BCFSA public records, CHOA fee surveys, and BC Assessment data to adjust for building size, age, and amenities.

What we don't do

We don't accept figures from management firms themselves. We don't scrape listings or reviews. We don't adjust for paid tier.

Updates

Quarterly. Last refresh Q2 2026. Previous versions archived publicly so you can see how the range has shifted.

Frequently asked

Is the calculator free?
Yes. The benchmark is free for BC strata councils and owners.
Do I need to enter my email?
No. You can check your fee range without entering your email.
Will firms contact me after I use the calculator?
No. The calculator does not share your information with anyone. If you request a firm shortlist later, you choose who gets introduced.
Is a higher fee always bad?
No. Higher fees can be reasonable for complex buildings, frequent meetings, major projects, or heavier council support.
Is a lower fee always good?
Not always. A low fee may mean limited service, more work for council, or a fee increase coming.
What should we do if we are above range?
Compare two or three firms and ask whether your current fee reflects real complexity or an outdated contract.

Compare options

Use the benchmark as a starting point, then compare service fit.

If service is good, stay put. If the fee looks high or the fit is off, we can shortlist two or three BC firms matched to your building. You see them first. You choose who gets your contact details.

Get a shortlist to compare fees and fit Run the switching scorecard

Already collecting quotes? The free proposal comparison worksheet scores two or three firms side by side. No email needed.