Short-term rentals — Springwater, Ontario

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

In the Township of Springwater, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law 2024-068 (as amended by By-law 2025-048), verified 2026-09-21. A licence is required.

Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law 2024-068 (as amended by By-law 2025-048) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3.1
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Requires an annual licence to operate any short-term rental in Springwater; licence conditional on the use being permitted under the Zoning By-law and compliance with Property Standards, Building, Fire and Electrical Safety codes. Caps occupants (renters capped at 10) and includes a Renter's Code of Conduct and demerit-point enforcement. In force since January 1, 2025.

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