Short-term rentals — Collingwood, Ontario

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

In the Town of Collingwood, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by By-law No. 2024-078, Being a By-law to Licence and Regulate Short-Term Accommodations within the Boundaries of Collingwood, verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Single detached dwelling; Principal Residence or Additional Residential Dwelling Unit on same property.

By-law No. 2024-078, Being a By-law to Licence and Regulate Short-Term Accommodations within the Boundaries of Collingwood adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 4.1
owner occupancy required yes s. 4.6
zones allowed Single detached dwelling; Principal Residence or Additional Residential Dwelling Unit on same property. s. 3.1, 4.6, 9.2(c), 9.3(c), 9.4(d)
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Licence required to operate a short-term accommodation (stays ≤28 days). Class A/B require the dwelling be the licensee's principal residence; Class C (additional residential unit) requires owner-occupied main dwelling. Fees $1,250-$2,500/yr; max 2 guests/bedroom, 8 total; 200 licences issued annually, first-come-first-served.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.collingwood.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-21 · Short-term rentals across Ontario · Short-term rentals in other municipalities