Short-term rentals — Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

Town of Bonavista has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Short Term Rental Accommodation Regulations REG-17 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4
owner occupancy required False s. 1
zones allowed areas where 'Boarding House Residential' is a discretionary use within the Bonavista Town Plan and Development Regulations; not in Commercial Residential zones s. 5(a)
fee fifty dollars ($50.00) s. 5(g)
scout note

Adopted March 27, 2023. Defines non-owner-occupied rentals under 30 days as businesses requiring a combined business and development permit. Caps conversions at 10% of town's residential stock. Application fee $50; business tax rate 12 MLS. Permits do not expire.

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