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The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville
Consolidated
Short-Term Rental By-law
By-law 82-2024
Revision History:
Amended by By-law 76-2025 - Passed on December 15, 2025
- Updated language of Section 6.1 respecting term of Licence
- Updated language of Section 1, Subsection h) of Schedule 1
respecting the insurance requirements
Consolidation Statement:
This consolidated version of the Town of Kingsville's Short-Term Rental By-
law (By-law 82-2024) is for convenience only. While every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of this consolidation, the original By-law and
any applicable amending By-laws must be consulted for all legal
interpretations and applications. For more information or to request any of the
By-laws noted under "Revision History", please contact the Municipal
Governance Department by emailing [email protected].
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The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville
By-law 82-2024
Being a By-law to License, Regulate and Govern
Short-Term in the Town of Kingsville
Whereas Section 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, SO. 2001, c. 25, as
amended ("Municipal Act") provides that a municipality may pass by-laws for
the economic and social well-being of the municipality, the health, safety and
well-being of persons, and the protection of persons and property, including
consumer protection;
And whereas Section 151 of the Municipal Act provides that a municipality
may provide for a system of licences with respect to businesses wholly or
partly carried on within a municipality;
And whereas Section 391 of the Municipal Act provides that a municipality
may impose fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided or
done by or on behalf of it;
And whereas Section 436 of the Municipal Act provides that a municipality
may pass by-laws providing that a municipality may enter on land at any
reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine
whether or not there is compliance with a by-law, a direction or order, or a
condition of a licence issued by the municipality;
And whereas Section 445 and 446 of the Municipal Act respectively, provides
for the municipality to make an order requiring a person who contravenes a
by-law or who causes or permits the contravention or the owner or occupier of
land on which a contravention occurs to discontinue the contravening activity
or do work to correct a contravention;
And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville deems
the licensing of Short-Term Rentals and the regulation of all related activity to
be in the interest of public safety and community well-being;
Now therefore The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville
enacts as follows:
1.
Definitions
1.1.
In this By-law:
"Agent" means an individual person duly appointed by an owner with
delegated authority to act on their behalf in all circumstances and who
will be available to respond to events of an urgent concern or
emergency at the Short-Term Rental and is responsible for ensuring
the Short-Term Rental is operated in accordance with the provisions of
this By-law.
"Applicant" means the person or corporation applying for a licence or
renewal of a licence under this By-law.
"Authorized Official" means:
a)
any employee, officer or agent of the Town who is appointed
and/or retained to enforce the by-laws of the Town in
accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019,
R.S.O. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 1, or the Municipal Act;
b)
any employee, officer or agent of the Town who is appointed
and/or retained to enforce the provisions of this By-law, or any
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other by-law related to fire prevention, in accordance with the
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4;
c)
any employee, officer or agent of the Town who is appointed
and/or retained to enforce the provisions of this By-law, or any
other by-law related to building construction standards, in
accordance with the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23;
d)
the Clerk of the Town of Kingsville; and
e)
any designate appointed by the foregoing.
"Clerk" means the Clerk of the Town of Kingsville or their designate.
"Commercial" means the Property is subject to a commercial property
tax rate on the most recent tax bill generated by the Town.
"Comprehensive Zoning By-law" means the Town's Comprehensive
Zoning By-law in effect at the time.
"Maximum Occupancy" means the maximum number of Occupants
permitted to temporarily reside at, lodge in, or occupy an STR.
"Occupant" means a person who temporarily resides at, lodges in, or
occupies a Short-Term Rental but does not include daily visitors to the
Property or the Owner.
"Property" means the lot upon which a Short-Term Rental is operated,
inclusive of all buildings and structures, or any part thereof used for
such purposes.
"Residential" means the Property is subject to a residential property
tax rate on the most recent tax bill generated by the Town.
"Short-Term Rental" and "STR" means a structure or part thereof
which is used for temporary lodging for a rental period not greater than
twenty-eight (28) consecutive days or less in exchange for payment
and includes a bed and breakfast, hotel, motel, and inn, but does not
include short-term accommodations where there is no payment.
"Town" means The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville, and, where
the context so requires, means the area of land within the geographical
boundaries thereof.
2.
Interpretation
2.1.
This By-law shall be known as the "Short-Term Rental By-law."
2.2.
This By-law includes the Schedules annexed hereto which are hereby
declared to form part of this By-law.
2.3.
This By-law shall not apply to:
a)
accommodations rented out to tenants in accordance with the
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17;
b)
a home for special care operated under a licence issued under
the Homes for Special Care Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.12;
c)
a long-term care home operated under a licence issued under
the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 39;
d)
a retirement home operated under a licence issued under the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010, S.O. 2010, c. 11.
2.4.
If any section, subsection, schedule, appendix or part, or parts of this
By-law are declared by any Court of Law to be invalid, illegal or ultra
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vires, such section, subsection, schedule, appendix or part, or parts
shall be deemed to be severable and all parts hereof are declared to
be separate and independent and enacted as such.
2.5.
If there is a conflict between the provisions of this By-law and any other
by-law of the Town in force or a provincial or federal statute or
regulation, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
2.6.
Unless otherwise defined in this By-law, the words and phrases used
in this By-law shall be assigned their normal and ordinary meaning.
2.7.
Headings are inserted for ease of reference only, form no part of this
By-law, and shall have no affect in any way the meaning or
interpretation of the provisions of this By-law.
3.
Prohibitions
3.1.
No person shall operate or permit a person to operate or hold
themselves out as being licensed to operate a Short-Term Rental:
a)
without a licence to do so issued under this By-law;
b)
under any other name than the one endorsed on their licence
issued under this By-law; or
c)
except in accordance with the regulations of this By-law,
including any applicable Schedule.
3.2.
No person shall:
a)
transfer or assign a licence issued under this By-law;
b)
obtain a licence by providing mistaken, false or incorrect
information;
c)
enjoy a vested right in the continuance of a licence and upon
the issue, renewal, transfer, suspension or revocation thereof,
the licence shall be the property of the Town; or
d)
advertise a Short-Term Rental on any medium without a licence.
4.
Licensing Requirements
4.1.
A completed application for a licence or for renewal of a licence in a
form determined by the Clerk shall be submitted to the Town
accompanied by the requirements prescribed in Schedule 1, and any
other information that the Clerk may request from time to time.
4.2.
The Clerk may, for renewal applications, on a case-by-case basis
review and waive any documentary requirements not related to public
safety or consumer protection.
4.3.
Every person licensed under this By-law shall:
a)
comply with the regulations contained in Schedule 2; and
b)
notify the Clerk immediately of any change in any of the
particulars required to be filed with the application.
5.
Issuance of Licence and Grounds for Refusal
5.1.
The Clerk shall:
a)
receive and process all applications for licences and for renewal
of licences to be issued under this By-law;
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b)
issue licences and renew licences, either conditionally or
unconditionally, to Applicants who meet the requirements of this
By-law, except where:
i)
in the sole discretion of the Clerk, there are reasonable
grounds for belief that the carrying on of the Short-Term
Rental may be adverse to the public interest or is likely to
pose a danger to the health and safety of any person;
ii)
the Applicant or Property has previously been issued a
licence that has been revoked, suspended or made
subject to certain conditions;
iii)
the Applicant or Property has had complaints made
against it of non-compliance with this By-law, other Town
by-laws, or federal or provincial statutes and regulations,
and for which the Clerk in their sole discretion reasonably
believes to be true and a reason for denying the licence;
iv)
the Applicant or Property is the subject of an active
investigation regarding the contravention of a Town by-law
or federal or provincial statute or regulation, and for which
the Clerk in their sole discretion reasonably believes to be
true and a reason for denying the licence;
v)
the Applicant is unable or likely to not be able to satisfy
any requirements of this By-law; and/or
vi)
the Applicant is indebted to the Town in respect of fines,
penalties, judgements or any other amounts owing,
including awarding of legal costs, disbursements,
outstanding property taxes and late payment charges
against any property owned by the owner in the Town;
c)
generally perform all the administrative functions conferred upon
them by this By-law.
5.2.
Licences issued pursuant to this By-law are conditional on compliance
by the licensee with all Town by-laws, including, but not limited to, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law and the Property Standards By-law,
and compliance with all provincial and federal legislation.
5.3.
Every licence issued hereunder shall set out:
a)
the name of the licensee;
b)
the address of the licensed Property;
c)
the Maximum Occupancy;
d)
the name and contact information of the Agent;
e)
the date of issuance and date of expiry; and
f)
any conditions imposed by the Clerk.
6.
Term of Licence
6.1.
A licence issued under the provisions of this By-law shall be valid for
three (3) years from the date of issuance, unless it is renewed or
revoked in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
7.
Revocation and Suspension
7.1.
The Clerk in their sole discretion shall have the authority to revoke or
suspend a licence, or impose conditions on a licence issued under this
By-law, where:
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a)
the licensee would be disentitled to a licence or a renewal of a
licence for the reasons set out in this By-law;
b)
the licensee has failed to comply with the regulations required
by this By-law;
c)
the licence was issued in error; or
d)
the licence has been reinstated after a period of suspension.
7.2.
Notwithstanding any other provision, the Clerk, if satisfied that the
continuation of the licence poses an immediate danger to the health or
safety of any person, may, for the time and such conditions as are
considered appropriate and without a hearing, suspend a licence for
not more than fourteen (14) days, and, prior to suspending the licence,
shall provide the licensee with the reasons for the suspension, either
orally or in writing.
8.
Appeal
8.1.
An Applicant or Agent may appeal a decision of the Clerk to refuse to
issue, renew, suspend, or revoke a licence under this By-law to the
Committee of Adjustment and Appeals by providing written notice to
the Clerk within ten (10) days of the Clerk's decision to refuse to issue
a licence, or revoke or suspend the licence.
8.2.
The Clerk will schedule a public meeting of the Committee of
Adjustment and Appeals to hear the appeal.
8.3.
The Committee of Adjustment and Appeals has the authority to
confirm, amend, or substitute the decision of the Clerk and such
decisions of the Committee of Adjustment and Appeals shall be final
and not subject to any further appeal.
8.4.
A request to appeal a decision of the Clerk does not act as a stay of
the decision, including any condition or requirement imposed therein.
9.
Enforcement
9.1.
This By-law may be enforced by an Authorized Official.
9.2.
An Authorized Official may enter on land, and into buildings, at any
reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to
determine whether any provision of this By-law or an order made under
this By-law is being complied with.
9.3.
Despite any other provision, an Authorized Official may not enter a
room or place actually being used as a dwelling unless the
requirements of the Municipal Act are met.
9.4.
For the purposes of conducting an inspection pursuant to this By-law,
an Authorized Official may:
a)
require the production for inspection of documents or things
relevant to the inspection;
b)
inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the
inspection for the purpose of making copies or extracts;
c)
require information from any person concerning a matter related
to the inspection; and
d)
alone, or in conjunction with a person possessing special or
expert knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or
photographs necessary for the purpose of the inspection.
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9.5.
If an Authorized Official is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law
has occurred, the Authorized Official may make an order requiring the
licensee to discontinue the contravening activity or to do work to
correct the contravention.
9.6.
An order made under this By-law shall set out the following:
a)
reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify
the contravention;
b)
the location of the land on which the contravention occurred;
c)
the work to be completed; and
d)
the date(s) by which there must be compliance with the order.
9.7.
An order under this By-law may require work to be done even though
the facts which constitute the contravention of the By-law were present
before this By-law came into force.
9.8.
An order under this By-law may be served personally or by registered
mail to the address of the Applicant on file with the Clerk.
9.9.
No person shall prevent, hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or
obstruct an Authorized Official who is exercising a power or performing
a duty under this By-law.
10.
Offences, Penalties and Other Remedies
10.1. Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law and/or fails
to comply with an order made under this By-law is guilty of an offence.
10.2. A director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the
contravention of this By-law by the corporation is guilty of an offence
and is liable to a fine, and such other penalties, in accordance with the
Municipal Act, as amended.
10.3. Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of
an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for by the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33.
10.4. If a person is convicted of an offence under this By-law, in addition to
any other remedy or any penalty imposed, the court in which the
conviction has been entered, and any court of competent jurisdiction,
may make an order:
a)
prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the
person convicted; and
b)
requiring the person convicted to correct the contravention in
the manner and within the period that the court considers
appropriate.
11.
Enactment
11.1. This By-law shall come into force and effect upon its final passage.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 4th day of
November, 2025.
Deputy Mayor, Kimberly DeYong
Acting Clerk, Angela Toole
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Schedule 1
Short-Term Rental Licensing Requirements
1.
A completed application for a licence or for renewal of a licence shall
include the following requirements:
a)
name, address, phone number and email address of the Applicant;
b)
address of the Property for which a licence is sought;
c)
payment of the licensing fee as prescribed in the Town's Fees and
Charges By-law in effect at the time;
d)
if the Applicant is not the registered owner of the Property for which
a licence is sought, the application must be accompanied by a
letter from the registered owner of the Property giving the Applicant
explicit permission to use the Property or part thereof for the
purposes of a Short-Term Rental;
e)
contact information for the Applicant or Agent who will be available
to respond to events of an urgent concern;
f)
written confirmation that the location and municipal address of the
Property and the name and contact information of the Agent will
become public information upon the issuance of a licence;
g)
a signed Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement in favour
of the Town from and against claims, demands, losses, costs,
damages, actions, suits or proceedings that arise out of, or are
attributable to, the operation of the Short-Term Rental, which shall
be in a form satisfactory to the Town;
h)
a certificate of insurance, specifically noting the operation of the
Property as a Short-Term Rental, which includes a liability limit of
no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence for
property damage and bodily injury, and a completed attestation
that the applicant will give the Town thirty (30) days' notice in
writing of any cancellation or material variation to the policy;
i)
a complete Criminal Record Check for every Applicant, issued by
or on behalf of an Ontario Police Service for the jurisdiction in
which each Applicant resides, not more than thirty (30) days old,
from the date of application submission; and
j)
number of beds available and the proposed maximum number of
occupants for the Short-Term Rental.
2.
No licence for a Short-Term Rental shall be issued to an Applicant who
is not an individual person.
3.
No licence for a Short-Term Rental shall be issued to an Applicant who
is not at least eighteen (18) years of age.
4.
No licence for a Short-Term Rental shall be issued to an Applicant if the
Property is within three hundred (300) metres of the Property of an
existing licensed Short-Term Rental, unless:
a)
the application is for a Property located within the Downtown STR
Area depicted in Schedule 3; or
b)
the initial application is made before March 31, 2025, and the
Short-Term Rental was operating prior to this By-law's passage.
5.
In the event of a change of ownership of a licensed Short-Term Rental,
where the new owner submits a completed application within ninety (90)
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days of taking ownership of the Property, Section 4 of Schedule 1 of this
By-law shall not apply.
6.
No licence shall be issued to an Applicant for a Short-Term Rental until
the Clerk has been furnished with the following:
a)
confirmation from the Fire Chief or designate that the building
intended to be used as a Short-Term Rental has been inspected
within the preceding twelve (12) months and is not subject to an
order under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O.
1997, c. 4, and applicable regulations; and
b)
confirmation from a By-law Enforcement Officer or designate that
the building intended to be used as a Short-Term Rental, and
Property on which it is situated, has not been subject of a Town
By-law Order within the last twelve (12) months preceding the date
of the application.
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Schedule 2
General Regulations
1.
No Short-Term Rental licence shall be issued for a Property for which a
Short-Term Rental licence has already been issued.
2.
No licensee shall be entitled to the renewal of a Short-Term Rental
licence by the Town.
3.
No licensee shall permit the number of Occupants at a Short-Term
Rental to exceed the Maximum Occupancy.
4.
The Maximum Occupancy permitted at a Short-Term Rental shall be
calculated as two (2) Occupants per bedroom plus two (2) additional
Occupants, not to exceed a maximum of ten (10) total Occupants in the
Short-Term Rental, unless the Property of the Short-Term Rental is
considered Commercial as defined in this By-law.
5.
Every licensee shall:
a)
display the licence issued under this By-law in a prominent place in
the main entranceway of the Short-Term Rental;
b)
include the licence number on any online advertisements of the
Short-Term Rental;
c)
ensure the Applicant or Agent is available, in the event of a
complaint, concern or emergency at the Short-Term Rental, to
attend the Property within sixty (60) minutes to resolve the issue,
and attend the Municipal Office upon request within three (3)
business days;
d)
maintain the Short-Term Rental in a clean and sanitary condition
with adequate measures for the storage and disposal of garbage
and waste and sufficient levels of illumination to permit the safe
use of the Short-Term Rental; and
e)
ensure the Short-Term Rental is operated and used in a fashion
such that the operation or use of the Short-Term Rental will not
cause a disturbance or nuisance.
6.
Every licensee shall provide a minimum of one (1) on-site parking space
at the Short-Term Rental if between one (1) and four (4) Occupants are
permitted, two (2) on-site parking spaces at the Short-Term Rental if
between five (5) and eight (8) Occupants are permitted, and three (3)
on-site parking spaces at the Short-Term Rental if between nine (9) and
ten (10) Occupants are permitted, unless:
a)
the Property is located within the Downtown STR Area depicted in
Schedule 3; or
b)
the initial application is made before March 31, 2025, and the
Short-Term Rental was operating prior to this By-law's passage.
7.
The requirement of a licence under this By-law is in addition to and not
in substitution of any other requirement to obtain a licence or permit
under any other federal or provincial regulation and does not relieve any
party from its obligations to comply with any other law.
8.
No licensee shall permit a person to occupy for sleeping purposes any
cellar or any space that can be used as a garage, lobby, hallway, closet,
bathroom, laundry, stairway or kitchen.
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Schedule 3
Map of Downtown STR Area
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Town of Kingsville
Part I Provincial Offences Act
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
Short Form Wording
COLUMN 2
Provision
Creating or
Defining
Offence
COLUMN 3
Set Fine
1
(Operate)(permit person to operate)
STR without licence
s. 3.1 a)
$1000.00
2
(Operate)(permit person to operate)
STR under name not on licence
s. 3.1 b)
$500.00
3
Transfer or assign a licence
s. 3.2 a)
$500.00
4
Obtain a licence by providing
(mistaken)(false)(incorrect) information
s. 3.2 b)
$500.00
5
Advertise a STR without a licence
s. 3.2 d)
$1000.00
6
Permit number of occupants at STR to
exceed Maximum Occupancy
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 3
$750.00
7
Fail to display licence in main
entranceway of STR
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 5 a)
$300.00
8
Fail to include licence number in online
advertisements of STR
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 5 b)
$300.00
9
Fail to ensure Applicant or Agent attend
STR property within 60 minutes
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 5 c)
$750.00
10
Fail to ensure Applicant or Agent attend
Municipal Office within 3 days
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 5 c)
$750.00
11
Fail to maintain STR in clean and
sanitary condition
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 5 d)
$500.00
12
Fail to maintain STR with waste and
garbage disposal measurers
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 5 d)
$500.00
13
Fail to maintain STR with adequate
measurers of illumination
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 5 d)
$500.00
14
Fail to ensure STR operation does not
cause (nuisance)(disturbance)
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 5 e)
$500.00
15
Fail to provide minimum number of
parking spaces on-site
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 6
$750.00
16
Permit person to occupy for sleeping a
(cellar)(garage)(lobby)(hallway)(closet)
(bathroom)(laundry)(stairway)(kitchen)
s. 4.3 a)
Sch. 2 - s. 8
$1000.00
17
Fail to notify the Clerk of change of
information
s. 4.3 b)
$300.00
18
(Prevent)(hinder)(obstruct) Authorized
Official from (exercising a power)
(performing a duty) under this By-law
s. 9.9
$300.00
NOTE: The penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 10.3 of By-law
No. 82-2024, a certified copy of which has been filed.