Applications are now being accepted for the Municipality of Bluewater’s Short-term rental licensing program.
The programs aims to balance the economic benefits of short-term rentals with the needs of the neighbourhoods where they exist.
It ensures the safety of operators, renters and neighbours. All existing & new residential short-term rentals must apply for a license. Existing rentals will be exempted from location limits setout in the by-law.
Applications will be considered and issued on a ward-by-ward basis.
Bayfield is implemented July 4th, Hay West on July 25th and all remaining wards including Stanley East & West, Hay East, Hensall and Zurich on August 15th. There is a $750 non-refundable fee due with each registration of a short-term rental.