Ottawa

  • Draft by-law has proposed to licence and create a permit system for Short Term Operators (must be primary residence) as well as agents and on-line platforms such as Airbnb .

  • Secondary Dwellings, Coach Houses and investment properties to be excluded/prohibited from operating with the proposed Short Term Accommodation regulations (exemption for second units within rural areas).

  • Proposal includes initiating an on-line permit system for “Hosts” with a fee of $100 and applicant must provide identification and proof that the rental is their primary residence. Permits will be valid for a two (2) year period.

Vaughan

  • Permitted within most housing types

  • Annual licences are issued to Short Term Rental Operators (must be primary residence) and to on-line platforms such Airbnb.

  • Short Term Rental Operators are required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.

  • Owners must provide proof that the rental is their primary residence.

  • Must obtain & maintain a 2 million dollar liability insurance policy.

  • Rental must comply with both the Building & Fire Code (Operators confirm and sign off on licence application).

  • Must allow any inspection of the rental deemed necessary by licensing authority and designates during reasonable hours and must not hinder or obstruct said inspections.

Kitchener

  • Does not regulate the STR market, zoning bylaws do apply

Kingston

  • Proposed by-law recommends licensing Short Term Rental Operators for a fee of $180.00 per year + 4% tax.

  • Rentals subject to a 4 person limit.

  • Guests able to stay up to 30 days

  • City will monitor housing market and may decide to impose 180 day (per calendar year) limit on bookings and/or restrict STRs to owner-occupied dwellings.

Vancouver

  • Issues annual licences to Short Term Accommodation/Rental Operators.

  • Must be principal residence

  • Fee is $99.00, late renewals are subject to a $40.00 fee.

  • Fire Plans must be submitted at time of application - Proof that residence is equipped with working smoke detectors, sprinklers & alarms (where applicable) and must be tested annually.

Collingwood

  • Short Term Accommodations/Rentals including those offered on platforms similar to Airbnb are regulated under the same Licensing and Zoning rules as Bed & Breakfast/Guest House Establishments.

London

  • Currently undergoing a review of possible regulatory practices

Sarnia

  • Permitted anywhere residential dwelling are permitted

  • Annual license ($370 and $325 for renewal)

  • Must be primary residence (non-primary residence STRs existing as of January 2020 are grandfathered)

  • Can rent entire primary residence for up to 180 days per year

  • Maximum of 3 guest rooms (max occupancy 4 persons per room)

  • One additional parking space required for each guest room

  • Criminal reference check required

  • Electrical and HVAC inspection report required