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 "answer": "In the Township of Severn, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by By-law No. 2026-48 — A By-law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rentals within the Township of Severn, verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required. Zones allowed: anywhere within the geographic limits of the Township of Severn.",
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 "municipality": "Severn",
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 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-06-24",
   "document_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/82225",
   "summary": "By-law 2026-48 requires a Township-wide licence to operate any short-term rental (stays ≤28 days, excludes B&Bs). Applicant must be the owner/agent; licence number must appear on ads; renter code of conduct required. Occupancy capped at 2 persons/bedroom (max 10) overnight. In force Jan 1, 2027; fee set by separate fees by-law.",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Administration Report No. A26-019 — Short Term Rental Licensing (staff report, dated May 20, 2026)",
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   "document_url": "https://severn.civicweb.net/document/80834",
   "summary": "Staff report presenting Council with options for regulating short-term rentals, from continuing existing 'Good Neighbour' by-laws (noise/burning) plus an AMPS penalty system, to adopting a licensing regime. Council's direction from this report led to By-law 2026-48.",
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   "title": "Short-term Rentals (Township of Severn program information page)",
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   "document_url": "https://www.severn.ca/our-community/short-term-rentals/",
   "summary": "Township page confirming the STR Licensing By-law was approved June 24, 2026 Special Council meeting; licensing launches January 1, 2027; application form and program guide expected late fall 2026. Current Noise, Fireworks, Open-Air Burning, Parking and Zoning by-laws apply until then.",
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