Short-term rentals in local government
111 tracked Canadian meetings mentioned this topic since 2026-04. Counts come from canonicalized brief tags and are directional because coverage varies by place and platform.
Places with the most mentions
- Bluewater, ON (10)
- Oro-Medonte, ON (9)
- Sun Peaks, BC (9)
- Clearwater County, AB (8)
- Regional District of East Kootenay, BC (7)
- Revelstoke, BC (5)
- Sooke, BC (5)
- Regional District of North Okanagan, BC (5)
- Victoria, BC (4)
- Dysart et al, ON (4)
- North Frontenac, ON (4)
- Gibsons, BC (4)
Latest matching meetings
Committee to hear short-term accommodation contravention case
The Property Standards Committee will meet to review a specific property contravention. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting.
Municipal Planning Commission to review dwelling and business permits
The Municipal Planning Commission will discuss several development applications, including the placement of a manufactured dwelling and a short-term rental operation. The body will also consider a variance for an accessory building setback.
Committee of Adjustment to hear minor variance applications for rentals and construction
The Committee of Adjustment will review two minor variance applications. The body will decide whether to grant, refuse, defer, or reserve decisions on requests regarding short-term rental rules and building setbacks.
Council to consider 2027 cemetery price list and firefighter appointments
Highlands East Council will review several monthly departmental operations reports. The body is asked to decide on a new cemetery price list for 2027 and the appointment of firefighters to a probationary roster.
Clearwater County to hold public hearings on Land Use Bylaw amendments
Council will conduct public hearings and consider readings for two Land Use Bylaw amendments. The meeting includes budget presentations for library services and a discussion on a short-term rental public participation plan.
RDEK Board to review zoning, short-term rental policies, and regional service fees
The Board of Directors will discuss various committee recommendations including transit funding and wildfire resilience. The meeting includes several public hearings and votes on bylaws regarding water system fees, airport fees, and land use amendments.
Committee to review short-term rental density and various bylaw amendments
The Planning and Development Services Committee is discussing density criteria for short-term rental temporary use permits, specifically in Electoral Area F. The body is also reviewing several bylaw amendments and applications for Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusions and soil movement.
Council to consider tenant protections and multiple rezoning applications
Victoria City Council is reviewing several rezoning requests for residential and mixed-use developments. The body will also consider amendments to tenant protection and tax exemption bylaws, as well as short-term rental license appeals.
Oro-Medonte council to vote on five zoning amendment by-laws
The Township of Oro-Medonte Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, immediately following the Development Services Committee, in an electronic hybrid meeting. The agenda covers routine items (adopting the agenda, disclosing pecuniary interests, confirming the September 2, 2026 council minutes and the committee's…
Muskoka Lakes Appeal Committee to hear short-term rental and dangerous dog appeals
The Appeal Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers, Port Carling, to consider appeals of Township orders. The agenda lists a short-term rental accommodation licence suspension appeal for 42 Todholm Dr (Ranjit Gill) and an appeal of a dangerous dog declaration and notice to muzzle…
Victoria Council to vote on tenant protection, housing, zoning and advisory panel bylaws
Victoria City Council meets October 1, 2026, immediately after the Committee of the Whole, to consider several bylaws on first, second and third readings, plus adoption of two others. Items include amendments to tenant protection compensation, a housing agreement at 1276/1278 Gladstone Avenue, new advisory heritage…
Council to vote on rezoning, tax exemptions, and business licensing bylaws
Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports, including rezoning applications, amendments to tax exemption and amenity cost charge bylaws, and a new inter-community business licensing scheme. The council will also hear reports from previous Committee of the Whole meetings and address a…
Council to vote on zoning bylaw 2447, including parking and lot coverage changes
This is a regular council meeting with several zoning and development items. The most consequential item is the third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2447, which includes changes to lot coverage limits, parking requirements for multi-unit dwellings, and removal of certain amendments. Council will…
Council to consider 15 by-law amendments and land sales
The Municipality of Dysart et al Regular Council meeting on September 22, 2026, will consider a wide range of items, including multiple by-law amendments (short-term rentals, canine control, noise, etc.), land transactions (right-of-way, shore road allowance purchases, road closings), a severance proposal, and a…
Council to consider short-term rental bylaws and senior housing funding
Clearwater County Council will consider a letter of support and funding request from the Rocky Senior Housing Council, and discuss the process and bylaws for short-term rentals. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a broadband committee bylaw, and several routine reports. A closed session is scheduled for…
Council to review water reports, marina deal, short-term rental rules
Bluewater Council's September 21, 2026 meeting includes a presentation on second-quarter water and wastewater operations, management reports on a marina operating agreement and short-term rental licensing compliance, and notices of motion on Highway 21 speed limits and a tree protection policy. The agenda also…
APC to review rezoning at Island View Beach and STR rules
The Advisory Planning Commission will review and comment on proposed zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for 7100 Homathko Road (Island View Beach Regional Park), referred by the September 8, 2026 RCM. They will also consider draft amendments to permit short-term rentals across all residential properties…
Committee reviews short-term rental permits and mining referrals
The Planning and Development Services Committee is reviewing several applications for Temporary Use Permits regarding short-term rentals in Windermere East and Panorama. The meeting also includes reviews of mining lease referrals and Agricultural Land Reserve applications.
Council to discuss surveillance camera regulations and short-term rental zoning
The Oro-Medonte Council will consider a motion to investigate bylaws regulating residential surveillance cameras and audio recording. They will also discuss directing staff to engage the public regarding zoning amendments for commercial short-term rentals.
Council hears appeal of short-term rental application at 71224 Sandra Street South
This is a public hearing where the Bluewater council will hear an appeal regarding a short-term rental application for the property at 71224 Sandra Street South. The agenda contains only the hearing's procedural items—call to order, disclosure of interests, opening statement, the appeal, and adjournment—with no…
Council to hold public hearing on agri-tourism zoning amendment
The District of Sooke Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for agri-tourism uses, and to consider several bylaws and reports. Key items include adopting a new wastewater charge model, modernizing short-term rental regulations, and hearing delegations on Orange Shirt Day support and oil…
Council to consider zoning amendment for Camp Adelaide and road closures
The Municipality of Dysart et al is holding a regular council meeting with a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment for Camp Adelaide Ltd. Council will also consider several road closing by-laws, a site plan update for County Road 21, and various reports on fire, parks, building, public works, and finance.
Task Force reviews short-term rental and septic inspection work plans
The Environmental Task Force will review updates on its work plan, including short-term rentals, septic inspections, net metering, and invasive species. The meeting includes a presentation on environmental monitoring by Lindsay Surra and a discussion of Council Resolution #252-26 regarding ALTO. No new business is…
MPC to decide on 10 development permits, subdivisions, and short-term rentals
The Clearwater County Municipal Planning Commission will review and decide on a series of subdivision and development applications, including a 4.0-acre CRA parcel creation, a boundary adjustment, a campground expansion with cabins, several short-term rental permits, and multiple dwelling placements. The meeting…
Committee to decide 7 short-term rental permits and Panorama bylaw amendment
The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations and decide on several short-term rental (STR) temporary use permits, including reconsiderations of two previously denied permits. The committee will also consider a bylaw amendment for Panorama, an agricultural land reserve exclusion, and routine…
Council to consider K&P Trail road allowances and multiple closures
North Frontenac Council is meeting to receive updates and make decisions on several items, including approving road allowances for the K&P Trail development, considering a by-law to amend the final tax rate, and deciding on short-term rental licensing. The agenda also includes multiple road allowance closures and…
Council to award $99,000 culvert and $52,063 paving contracts
Council will consider accepting tenders for the 2026 Culvert Replacements and Confederation Line Phase 2 Surface Works, and will vote on by-laws to authorize the contracts. They will also review a short-term rental application, support a grant application for the Economic Development Strategy, and appoint members to…
Council to consider short-term rental motion, kindergarten expansion, and two by-laws
Brockton Council meets on August 11, 2026, to consider a motion on short-term rentals, a kindergarten program and staffing expansion, removal of holding provisions at 460 Concession 2 SDR, a sign by-law variance at 1723 Bruce Road 3, a tangible capital asset policy update, and a cemetery mower replacement. Council…
Council to renew short-term rental permit at 2431 Fairways Dr and approve $500K line of credit
Sun Peaks council will consider renewing a temporary use permit for short-term rental at 2431 Fairways Dr for 3 years, and approve an annual borrowing resolution for a $500,000 CIBC operating line of credit. The agenda also includes a CAO report on wildfire response, the 2026 election, and a new 311 service, plus a…
Council to vote on procurement policy, equipment leases, and short-term rental licensing
Cochrane Council will consider several staff reports, including updates to the procurement policy for local preference, acquisition of heavy equipment via lease, a short-term rental licensing framework, and adoption of the 2025 Asset Management Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, consent agenda…
Council hears CAES project presentation and resident concerns
Council is receiving a presentation from Bedrock Energy Corp. and Capstone Infrastructure Corporation about the proposed Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) project, followed by a delegation from a concerned citizen. The agenda also includes consent items, management reports, and a notice of motion on short-term…
Village of Kaslo reviews draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw updates
The Committee of the Whole is discussing proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and a repeal and replacement of Zoning Bylaw No. 1130. These updates aim to align with provincial housing legislation and community needs. The body is also reviewing policies regarding parks, special events, highway use, and…
Council to consider modernization of short-term rental zoning regulations
The District of Sooke Council is holding a public hearing and considering a third reading of a bylaw to modernize short-term rental regulations. The meeting also includes decisions on municipal infrastructure contracts and specific development permits.
Council to approve rezoning of ten properties for short‑term rentals
The Special Council will consider a Zoning By‑law Amendment Application (2026‑ZBA‑14) to rezone ten specific properties for Short‑Term Rental Accommodation as a secondary use. It will also vote on By‑law 2026‑073 to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System and By‑law 2026‑078 to regulate and licence short‑term…
Council discusses short-term rental options for downtown zoning
The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda, consider any conflict-of-interest declarations, and hear a staff presentation from True Consulting on short-term rental options related to downtown zoning. No formal decisions on the rental options are listed; the presentation is for discussion.
Council considers 3-year permit renewal for short-term rental at 4151 Sundance Dr
Council will decide on the renewal of a Temporary Use Permit for tourist accommodation at 4151 Sundance Dr. The meeting also includes updates on a surface water pipeline and development cost charges.
Public hearing for short-term rental permit renewal at 4151 Sundance Dr
Council is considering a request from Bob, Deanna, and Brandon Jonson to renew a temporary use permit for tourist accommodation at 4151 Sundance Dr. Staff recommends a 3-year renewal term for the single-family dwelling.
Housing Accelerator Fund progress reviewed, 64% of target units built
The Committee of the Whole will review the Planning & Development Services Q2 2026 report, including the status of the $2.3 million Housing Accelerator Fund and its housing unit targets. It will also discuss the newly prepared Short‑Term Rental licensing framework, the launch of the Mobile Vending Program, and the…
Clearwater County MPC discusses development permits and land redesignations
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several development permit applications, including an agri-tourism business and a waste management facility. The agenda also includes multiple short-term rental applications and recommendations regarding land use bylaw amendments.
Council to vote on second and third readings of new Land Use Bylaw
The Council will discuss and potentially adopt Bylaw 10-26, the new Land Use Bylaw. This follows a public hearing where residents raised concerns regarding short-term rentals, home-based businesses, and retreat density.