Short-term rental rules in Collingwood, Ontario

The rules today

Who can host	Owners named on title (or tenants with the owner's written consent) may apply. The unit must be the licensee's principal residence (Class A guest room, Class B whole home) or an additional residential unit on the same property as the owner's principal residence (Class C, registered owner only). One licence per property. Source
Where it is allowed	Only within the licensee's principal residence (single detached dwelling for Class A/B) or an additional residential dwelling unit (in an existing single detached dwelling or a detached accessory building) on the same property as the owner's principal residence (Class C). Eligibility also depends on the Zoning By-law; check your property with the Town. Source
Limits	Overall cap of 200 licences town-wide, with a waitlist (first come, first served); new licences only issue when count falls below 200. Max occupancy 2 persons per approved guest room, 8 total. Class A: max 3 guest rooms, one bedroom kept for the licensee, licensee on site 8 pm-8 am. Max stay 28 days per single stay (all classes). Guests may park only in the designated parking area on the approved site plan. Licence number and maximum occupancy must appear in every advertisement. Source
Licence process	Apply online via the Town's Cityview portal with proof of ownership/tenancy, floor and site plans, code of conduct etc.; fire and licensing/property standards inspections required. Licence expires one year after issue. Renewal must be submitted at least 30 days before expiry (late fee applies; Town page says 20%); an expired licence requires a new application. Licence number and max occupancy must be displayed in all marketing; a copy of the licence kept on site; responsible person must be designated (Town page: able to respond on site within 60 minutes); guest registry kept 2 years. Source
Fees	Town page lists Class A $1,250, Class B $2,250, Class C $2,500; $500 due at submission (non-refundable if the application fails), balance before issuance. By-law says fees are set in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law. Source
Taxes	4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (plus HST) on room rate for stays of 28 days or less, effective 2025-03-01, applying to licensed STAs. Source
Penalties	By-law 2024-078: on conviction, up to $50,000 first offence and up to $100,000 for each subsequent offence; continuing offence up to $10,000 per day; administrative penalty notices also possible under the Town's AMP by-law (schedule amounts not found in text reviewed). Town page: operating without a licence may bring charges or penalty notice. Source

What changed in Collingwood

• January 6, 2025

  Phase 2 launched: Class B and C licences added, 200 licence cap

  What hosts should do: Apply if eligible; join waitlist if cap reached.

  Source

Sources

• STA Licensing By-law 2024-078 (PDF) (page updated Enacted 2024-11-18)
• Town STA licensing page (page updated no date shown)
• Municipal Accommodation Tax page (page updated no date shown (MAT effective 2025-03-01))
• Staff Report C2024-10 (Phase 2) (page updated Council 2024-11-18)

General information for hosts, not legal or tax advice. This page summarises the official sources above as of November 12, 2026. Check the source and your town before you act. See an error? Tell us and we will re-check it.