Short-term rentals — Owen Sound, Ontario

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

In the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law No. 2023-115, verified 2026-08-29. A licence is required. Zones allowed: Across the municipality; principal residence requirement exempt in C1 zones.

Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law No. 2023-115 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 11
owner occupancy required	yes	s. 51(a)
zones allowed	Across the municipality; principal residence requirement exempt in C1 zones.	s. 2(h); s. 54.1

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Requires operators of short-term rental accommodations (e.g. Airbnb-type units) in Owen Sound to obtain a licence and comply with operating standards.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: http://www.owensound.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Short-term rentals across Ontario · Short-term rentals in other municipalities