Short-term rental owners in Milton now need to obtain a license from the Town of Milton in order to rent out properties.
The new policy is being enforced as of Friday, July 15th, for local users of platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO.
Short-term rentals have become a fast growing industry in the last few years and there has been a rise in the number of short-term rentals operating within the community.
As a result of the short-term rentals study that took place throughout the past year, Milton Council approved a short-term rentals licensing by-law and zoning by-law amendments at its meeting on June 20th.
Some of the policies that need to be followed by the Town’s community standards when hosting guests include:
- Keeping the noise down and follow the Noise By-Law
- Quiet hours are between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily
- Follow all parking regulations within Town
- Off-street parking is to be provided by the homeowner
- Please do not allow renters or guests to block sidewalks or park on lawns
- Maintain the property
- Keep the neighbourhood (streets, sidewalks, paths, parks, etc.) free of garbage and litter
- Failure to maintain the property may result in fines
- Know your waste pick up schedule
- Garbage and recycling are managed by Halton Region