Short Term Rental Accommodations

Short-Term Rental Accommodation By-law 

Short-Term Rental Accommodation:
Means a dwelling or dwelling unit, or any portion of it, that is rented or available for rent and intended to be provided to the travelling or vacationing public or occupied for a seasonal or temporary period and includes a Bed and Breakfast Establishment, that rents not more than three (3) guest rooms, but does not include a motel, hotel, boarding or lodging house, emergency care establishment, hostel, tourist inn, or accommodations.

Short Term Rental Accommodation By-law 

The above fees and charges are from bylaw 009-2025. 

Zoning By-law Amendment 

At the February 26 meeting, Council passed a by-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law to define and create provisions specific to short term rental accommodations. By-law No. 007-2025 was passed by Council to permit STRA use in select zones within the Town of Cobourg.

By-law No. 007-2025 outlines the approved uses of three classes of STRA’s which are permitted, in different zones across the Town. The By-law also includes parking requirements for STRA uses as well as home occupations and other accommodation uses. 

Notice of Passing - Zoning By-law Amendment

Any person, incorporated group of persons or agency may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the Zoning By-law Amendment by filing with the Municipal Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg no later than March 24, 2025 a Notice of Appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal, together with the prescribed fee of $400 or $1,100.00 for each appeal made payable to the ‘Minister of Finance’ depending on status.

By-law Number 007 - 2025

The complete Zoning By-law Amendment is available for inspection in the Planning Department, Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Town of Cobourg, (905) 372-1005 between the office hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm under File No. ZB-2023-004.

Municipal Accommodations Tax

Council has requested that staff further review the implementation of a Municipal Accommodations Tax in Cobourg. Following consultation with local accommodation owners and operators, a report will go back to Council regarding next steps for implementation.

Contact

For questions regarding Short Term Rental Accommodations please contact Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing staff at:

Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department 
201 Second Street (Cobourg Market Building)

T: 905-372-8380
E: licensing@cobourg.ca