All STR accommodations require a licence; no application fee; proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance required; valid occupancy permit and no open work orders required; each property needs its own licence.
Short-term rentals — Chester, Nova Scotia
Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
District municipality of Chester has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.
Municipal STR licensing information page explaining application requirements, insurance, occupancy permit, and per-property licence rules. Links to By-law 158 document.