Back to Matters
Short Term Rental Policy Review
First seen: April 21, 2026
Last seen: May 12, 2026
Lifecycle Timeline
May 12, 2026Council
Full RecordingOverview of Short-Term Rentals
Council receives an information report on current short-term rental activity and potential policy changes.
"Staff noted there are currently seven active listings in the town. Discussion touched on the impacts of permitting STRs on long-term housing supply, the potential for higher licensing fees to offset enforcement costs, and the desire to align with or differ from provincial principal-residence standards."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated April 30, 2026 from the Director of Development Services titled "Overview of Short-Term Rentals" be received for information."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Don Brown
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
April 21, 2026Council
Full RecordingCORRESPONDENCE
Council discussed public letters regarding short-term rentals and ordered a new report to explore legalizing them under 90 days.
"Council moved to discuss the STR correspondence specifically. Councillors expressed concern about the 'FIFA amnesty' causing confusion and potential provincial fines for residents. Councillor MacKenzie moved for a staff report to outline current rules and necessary changes to support legal STRs under 90 days, including a possible six-month trial period."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT correspondence items 9.a, 9.b, and 9.c be received."
Moved by: Alison MacKenzie
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Ron Mattson
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT staff prepare a report outlining the current rules and what the Town would need to change to support legal short-term rentals under 90 days, including implications on policy and intent."
Moved by: Alison MacKenzie
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Sid Tobias