Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Municipality of Central Elgin, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by By-law No. 2025-037, Short-Term Rental Accommodations Licensing By-law, verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.1 |
Requires a municipal licence to operate a short-term rental (incl. B&Bs, inns, hostels, rooming/boarding houses) in Central Elgin. $300 initial application fee plus $650 annual fee per unit; fire inspection and Building Code attestation required; effective January 1, 2026.
Municipal page confirming all short-term rental operators must hold a valid licence as of January 1, 2026; links the by-law text, application guide, checklist, and sample site/floor/parking plans.