Town of Milton continues exploring options for regulating short-term rentals

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Published June 15, 2022 at 11:45 am

As a result of an increase in the number of short-term rentals operating in Milton, the Town is undergoing a study to address challenges related to them and exploring options on ways to regulate them.

Since short-term rentals are not regulated by provincial or regional policies, some municipalities have developed zoning and licensing requirements for them. For this reason, a zoning by-law amendment has been proposed in Milton to recognize short-term rentals in residential areas throughout the Town.

A short-term rental, also commonly known as home-sharing, is considered a type of accommodation where individuals rent out a residence or a portion of it for a short period of time. Usually, this time period is less than 30 days and the spaces are generally rented out through internet platforms such as AirBNB, VRBO and HomeAway.

The Town of Milton is currently inviting residents to watch or participate in an upcoming meeting where Council will be making a decision on the zoning by-law amendments and licensing by-law regarding short-term rentals.

The amendments would add the term “short-term rental” as a definition to the Town’s zoning by-law as well as require a certificate of occupancy.

The amendment also proposes a minimum parking requirement of one off-street parking space for use by the short-term rental.

The meeting is set to take place on Monday, June 20, at 7:00 p.m. and those who wish to speak to Council must register before June 16.

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