In the Town of Cobourg, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by By-law No. 006-2025 – By-law to Establish Licensing for Short-Term Rental Accommodations in the Town of Cobourg and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Permitted in Residential (R1-R5), New Amherst (NR1, NR2, NMU), and Cobourg East Residential (CER1-CER3) zones.
By-law No. 006-2025 – By-law to Establish Licensing for Short-Term Rental Accommodations in the Town of Cobourg
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 4.1
owner occupancy required
no
s. 4.5(c)
scout note
Requires a licence to advertise, rent, manage or arrange a short-term rental accommodation (STRA). Class A: owner's principal residence; Class B: multi-unit with one owner-occupied unit; Class C: non-owner-occupied secondary/vacation home (owner must reside in Northumberland County). Requires zoning compliance, floor plan, electrical inspection; fee per Fees & Charges By-law. Passed Feb 26, 2025; effective April 1, 2025.
By-law No. 066-2025 – Town of Cobourg Comprehensive Zoning By-law (short-term rental provisions)
adopted bylaw
zones allowed
Permitted in Residential (R1-R5), New Amherst (NR1, NR2, NMU), and Cobourg East Residential (CER1-CER3) zones.
Table 6.1; Table 7.1; Table 8.1
scout note
Current comprehensive zoning by-law defines "Short Term Rental Accommodation" and lists it as a permitted accessory/residential use in multiple residential zones (subject to compliance with the STRA licensing by-law). Same document already on file under zoning_land_use; recorded again here for its STR-specific provisions.