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 | |
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 | |
London | |
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 |