Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the Township of South Algonquin, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by By-law No. 2024-805, Zoning By-law Amendment (Short Term Rental Accommodation) to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2017-527 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Residential Zones (Table 5.1 Columns 2, 3, 4, 5) and Other Zones (Table 8.1 Column 2).
| zones allowed | Residential Zones (Table 5.1 Columns 2, 3, 4, 5) and Other Zones (Table 8.1 Column 2) | 3.0; 4.0 |
Zoning amendment defining 'Short-Term Rental Accommodation' (stays under 28 days) and adding it as a permitted use in residential and other zones, subject to lot area/frontage compliance and 1 parking space per bedroom rented (exempt in Limited Service Shoreline Residential Zone).
| licence required | yes | s. 4.1 |
| owner occupancy required | no | s. 3.x |
| zones allowed | All properties in The Township of South Algonquin (s. 2.1), excluding Non-Permitted Areas (Schedule "A" is NIL). | s. 2.1; Schedule "A" |
Requires a licence to operate or advertise a short-term rental (STR). Covers hosted (owner on-site) and un-hosted rentals; prohibited in Council-designated Non-Permitted Areas. Caps occupancy at 2 guests/bedroom, requires $2M liability insurance; fee set by Schedule of Fees By-law.