Short-Term Rental Regulation Public Input

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Decorative: image of a person opening a door to a room.Short-term rental (STR), also referred to as a vacation rental, is a furnished housing unit occupied by a tenant for a short duration (typically less than 29 days), usually for a vacation or business trip.

On September 12, 2022, Council directed Administration to conduct public consultation regarding short-term rentals to determine the community's vision for short-term rentals within our Town. View the Council Report and the Council Resolution regarding this project in the Documents section of this project page.






Would you be surprised that Airbnb has policies about being a good neighbour? In addition to the Town's bylaws, Airbnb assists when disruptive gatherings and community nuisances occur. To learn more about Airbnb policies, CLICK HERE. To submit a complaint about a Short Term Rental Property, CLICK HERE. Resident concerns may be regarding but not exclusive to the following by-laws:

  • Noise
  • Open Burn
  • Waste Collection
  • Yard Maintenance

To report concerns after hours, residents can use the non-emergency police phone number 519-258-6111.

On Monday, April 17, 2023, at 5 pm, a report went to Council, reflecting residents' shared feedback and researched findings regarding Short Term Rentals in Ontario. You can visit our documents section of this page to view the Council Report or CLICK HERE to view the Short-Term Rental by-law passed in principle.

Compliance Info Session FOR Short-Term Rental OWNERS - Saturday, May 13th, starts promptly at 9 am at The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Rd. Thank you to those Short-Term Rental Owners who took the time to participate in the information session. 

It is anticipated Short Term Rental owners will be able to apply for their licence in June 2023—dates to be determined.

Decorative: image of a person opening a door to a room.Short-term rental (STR), also referred to as a vacation rental, is a furnished housing unit occupied by a tenant for a short duration (typically less than 29 days), usually for a vacation or business trip.

On September 12, 2022, Council directed Administration to conduct public consultation regarding short-term rentals to determine the community's vision for short-term rentals within our Town. View the Council Report and the Council Resolution regarding this project in the Documents section of this project page.






Would you be surprised that Airbnb has policies about being a good neighbour? In addition to the Town's bylaws, Airbnb assists when disruptive gatherings and community nuisances occur. To learn more about Airbnb policies, CLICK HERE. To submit a complaint about a Short Term Rental Property, CLICK HERE. Resident concerns may be regarding but not exclusive to the following by-laws:

  • Noise
  • Open Burn
  • Waste Collection
  • Yard Maintenance

To report concerns after hours, residents can use the non-emergency police phone number 519-258-6111.

On Monday, April 17, 2023, at 5 pm, a report went to Council, reflecting residents' shared feedback and researched findings regarding Short Term Rentals in Ontario. You can visit our documents section of this page to view the Council Report or CLICK HERE to view the Short-Term Rental by-law passed in principle.

Compliance Info Session FOR Short-Term Rental OWNERS - Saturday, May 13th, starts promptly at 9 am at The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Rd. Thank you to those Short-Term Rental Owners who took the time to participate in the information session. 

It is anticipated Short Term Rental owners will be able to apply for their licence in June 2023—dates to be determined.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    On September 12, 2022, Council directed Administration to conduct public consultation regarding short-term rentals to determine the community's vision for short-term rentals within our Town. 

    Short-term Rental Definition: Short-term rental (STR), also referred to as a vacation rental, is a furnished housing unit occupied by a tenant for a short duration (typically less than 29 days), usually for a vacation or business trip. 

    Please complete the survey in its entirety. If you complete a hard copy of the survey, please ensure every question is completed as specified. Incomplete, hard-copy surveys cannot be included in the final tally. Completed hard copies of the survey can be brought to:

    • Town Hall, 271 Sandwich Street South
    • The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road

    The deadline to submit surveys is Sunday, January 22, 2023. 

    In addition to the survey, residents can offer input at the Public Open House on Wednesday, January 18, 5 pm - 7 pm at The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road.  

    If you require assistance or accommodation to complete the survey, please get in touch at 519-736-0012 or accessibility@amherstburg.ca.


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