Short-term rentals — Chatham-Kent, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Dwelling Rentals, verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required.

Short-Term Dwelling Rentals adopted bylaw

licence required

yes

require a Rental Dwelling Unit, Large Municipal Business Licence.

scout note

Official licensing page for short-term dwelling rentals in Chatham-Kent, with related bylaws and guide materials for the licensed rental use.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/Pages/default.aspx · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Short-term rentals across Ontario · Short-term rentals in other municipalities