WHAT IS A SHORT-TERM RENTAL?

A Short-term rental (STR) is all or part of a dwelling unit rented out for less than 30 consecutive days. STR accommodations are commonly offered through online platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo and Kijiji.

The purpose of the licensing program is to balance the economic benefits of short-term rentals, to address community concerns and to ensure the safety of operators, renters and neighbours so that everyone may have an enjoyable experience in Killarney.

Hard copies of the Application Package can be obtained at the Municipal Office located at: 32 Commissioner Street, Killarney, Ontario.
 

Issued Short Term Rental Licences

The Approved Licence List contains information about licensed short-term rentals in the Municipality of Killarney. Please note that this information is constantly being updated and may not accurately reflect recent submissions. These licences expire on December 31, of each year. 
 

Background 

In 2021, Council showed an interest in managing STRs in our Municipality. Staff created the Short Term Rental Licencing By-law to aid in this management. The by-law was passed in April,  2024.

The licensing by-law includes provisions such as:

• limit of 20 licences throughout the Municipality and one licence per property 
• permitted in all zones that permit a residential dwelling
• limit of rental occupants based on septic capacity 
• require that a designated responsible person be assigned to respond within specific timeframes
• enforcement tools such as fines and demerit points

The Travel Trailer License By-law 2024-13 was passed in 2024.

*Applications will be accepted starting June 2024
 

Enforcement

If you are using a Travel Trailer on your residential property for more than 21 days in that year, you will require a Travel Trailer Licence. 
 

Did You Know

Before this by-law was enacted, the use of a travel trailer within the Municipality of Killarney on non-commercial lots was illegal. Therefore, the Travel Trailer By-law allows trailers (on specified properties identified within the Zoning By-law) to be used for up to 21 days without a license and will allow for longer use between May and November with a license granted from the Municipality.

Please note! – A licence cannot be issued for a Travel Trailer on a vacant lot unless a Building Permit has been issued. 
 

The Purpose of the Travel Trailer License By-Law is to:

• Allow for the application of an Annual License (annual fee) of travel trailers on properties zoned Waterfront Residential (up to 1 licensed trailer), Rural (up to 2 licensed trailers) and Residential Rural (up to 2 licensed trailers) 
• Allow for the application of Special Occasion Licenses (no fee) for the short-term use of travel trailers on properties zoned Waterfront Residential, Rural, Residential Rural, Residential One, Institutional and Open Space for family gatherings, weddings, baseball tournaments, horse shows, fairs, etc.
• Allow for the short-term use of travel trailers for up to 21 days on properties zoned Waterfront Residential, Rural, Residential Rural and Residential One 
• Maintain the prohibition of the use of travel trailers on vacant land
• Protect the environment by ensuring that the appropriate authority obtains proper approvals for sewage and that the regulations in each appropriate zone continue to conform to the current regulations under the Zoning By-law 2014-29  and Licensing By-law Agreement
• Provide enforcement mechanisms when voluntary compliance is not achieved while attempting to strike a balance between those who oppose the use of travel trailers and those who wish to use travel trailers for short- or long-term licensing

The Municipal Office will now be responsible for issuing Dog Tags and Kennel Licences.
 
Please contact the Municipal office at 705-287-2424 or visit the Municipal Office at 22 Commissioner Street in Killarney. Cash, credit, debit or cheque will be accepted for payment.
 
Any resident who has a current issued licence will be considered to have a licence, but that they should contact the Municipal Office (705-287-2424) to ensure that their information is recorded properly.
 
PLEASE NOTE: The discounted fees will be honored until June 30th 2024 for this year only.