Short-term rentals — Fort Erie, Ontario

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

In the Town of Fort Erie, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by By-law 102-2024 (Short-Term Rental Licensing — Schedule "13" to Business Licensing By-law 217-05), verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required.

By-law 102-2024 (Short-Term Rental Licensing — Schedule "13" to Business Licensing By-law 217-05) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 6.2(a)
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Replaces Schedule 13 of the Business Licensing By-law, requiring an annual Short-Term Rental licence ($750 for 1-2 bedrooms, $1,250 for 3). Owner-occupied STRs require a full-time-resident owner on site (max one rental/property); dedicated STRs restricted to commercial/mixed-use/R2B/waterfront zones. Effective Jan 1, 2025.

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