Short-Terme Rentals

The new Short Term Rental By-law No. 2023-05 will make it mandatory to obtain a licence to rent a residence or part of a residential dwelling for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less.

  1. Proof of residence (ex: drivers licence);
  2. proof of insurance for Short-Term Rental use;
  3. proof that the well water is safe to drink;
  4. proof of certified letter from the Fire Chief; 
  5. a copy of a Safety Plan including the location of smoke alarms on each floor, the location of CO alarms, the location of mounted fire extinguishers on each floor including kitchen, and establiched escape routes for each bedroom in case of emergency.
  6. proof of certified letter from the By-Law officer that there is no building outstanding work order open and
  7. pay the Licence fee of 1000$.

 

Department

Short word forming

 

Fees

 

Licence Fee

 

$1000/3 year

 

Carrying or advertising on without a valid license

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Advertising or exceeding the maximum occupancy limit or of two (2) persons per bedroom, beyond 11:00 p.m. each day;

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Failing to advertise and display the Licence number

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Carrying on a STR without full services provided privately or municipally;

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Permitting a trailer or mobile home to be used for sleeping accommodations on the Short-Term Rental premises;

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Failing to ensure there is a Local Contact Person;

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Operating a Short-Term Rental contrary to the Fire Safety Plan;

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permitting a disturbance at STR premises;

 

 

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Operating a STR contrary to any applicable Federal, Provincial, Regional laws, Regulations or Orders, or Municipal By-laws;

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Operating a STR without accurate information

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

An unfounded complaint

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

Assigning & Operating a Short-Term Rental with:

An open building permit;

An outstanding Order issued by the Township’s Fire Department or Building Department; or A Property Standards Order or any other Order issued by the Township or other government agency.

 

$200 1st Contravention

$350 2nd Contravention

$500 3rd Contravention

And any subsequent

 

**An administrative penalty that is not paid may be added to the tax roll to the property to which it applies and collected in the same manner as taxes.

 

 

 

 

 

Application

3481 Front Rd, Hawkesbury On                                                        Permit 2023-0001

3503 Front Rd, Hawkesbury On                                                        Permit 2023-0002

3190 Front Rd, Hawkesbury On                                                        Permit 2023-0003

 

Report a complaint

Jessy Hoffman

Chief Building Official/ By-Law Officer

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