Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Town of East Gwillimbury, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Zoning By-law 2018-043 (Office Consolidation, October 2020), verified 2026-09-21. Zones allowed: Permitted in Mixed Use Zones (MU1, MU2, MU3, MU4, MU5, MU6, MU7).
| zones allowed | Permitted in Mixed Use Zones (MU1, MU2, MU3, MU4, MU5, MU6, MU7) | Table 6A |
Defines "Short Term Rental Accommodation" as rental for stays under 30 days; permitted only in Mixed Use zones subject to site plan approval, not in residential/rural/agricultural zones. No STR licence exists. Bed & breakfast (principal-residence, max 3 guest rooms) is the permitted alternative in residential/rural zones.
Dec 3, 2024 staff report recommends against a dedicated STR licensing by-law as financially unviable (est. 30-40 unlicensable STRs, 5-9 complaints/yr). Council directed continued enforcement of STRAs via existing Zoning, Traffic and Noise by-laws, to be reviewed again in one year.