Short-Term Rental Bylaw

We are considering options for licensing properties used as short-term rentals. This may include platforms such as AirBnb and VRBO. The bylaw would aim to balance the interests of residents, property owners, and the broader community. Licensing and regulating rental properties protects the public interest as it relates to: consumer protection, health and safety, and nuisance control

We want to hear from:

• landlords and property owners
• tenants and renters
• neighbours and residents

Help us understand:

• your experiences with short-term rentals
• the impact that short-term rentals have on our community
• how expanded licensing might affect both property owners and renters

Your feedback will help inform the new bylaw regulations that are adopted for licensing short-term rentals in our community.

Definition of Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals generally include:

• a rental of any residential home or accessory building or part thereof
• used to provide sleeping accommodations
• for any rental period of up to 28-30 consecutive days
• in exchange for rent

They do not include Hotel, Lodging House, Motel, or Long-Term Rental Accommodations.

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