In the Municipality of Brighton, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Accommodation Rental By-law No. 032-2022, verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required. Zones allowed: areas where it is a permitted use as set out in the Municipality's Zoning By-law.
areas where it is a permitted use as set out in the Municipality's Zoning By-law
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Licenses short-term accommodation rentals (whole-home, owner-occupied, bed & breakfast). Annual licence required; STA permitted only where zoning allows; where an added dwelling unit exists, a principal residence must be on the same lot, capped at 3 STA rooms; fee set by the Fees and Charges Bylaw; Municipal Accommodation Tax also applies.
Municipal webpage explaining the STA licensing/application process and listing approved STA addresses; links to By-law No. 032-2022 and notes the Municipal Accommodation Tax obligation.