Short-term rentals — French River, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of French River, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law 2023-60, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Fee: $1,400. Zones allowed: All properties in the Municipality of French River, excluding Non-Permitted Areas (NIL), subject to Zoning By-law.

Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law 2023-60 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 4.1
owner occupancy required	no	s. 3(aa); Schedule "B"
zones allowed	All properties in the Municipality of French River, excluding Non-Permitted Areas (NIL), subject to Zoning By-law.	s. 2.1; Schedule "A"; s. 7.8(e)
fee	$1,400	Schedule "B", Section B: Application Checklist

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French River licensing by-law for short-term rentals; municipal by-laws page states it was adopted November 15, 2023.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.frenchriver.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Short-term rentals across Ontario · Short-term rentals in other municipalities