Short-term rentals
Township of Severn does not currently licence short-term rental accommodations.
Short-term rentals commonly refer to when all or part of a dwelling unit is used to provide sleeping accommodations for any rental period that is less than 28 to 30 consecutive days in exchange for payment.
Regulatory by-laws
On November 19, 2025, Council directed staff to bring forward reports outlining updates to the By-law Complaints and Violations Policy, and to detail implementation options for an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) system utilizing our existing regulatory by-laws.
Public Meeting held on April 30
Council is exploring potential licencing and enforcement options for STRs.
A Public Meeting was held on April 30 at 6:00 p.m. at our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to gather community input.
Submit your comments
Any additional comments can be submitted to the Clerk by email before Friday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m. Community input from the public meeting and any emailed comments will be included in the final report to Council on Wednesday, May 20.
To have your comments accepted, you must include your name and address in your submission.
Contact us
By-law enforcement is responsible for investigating violations and ensuring compliance with all municipal by-laws.
If you have a concern about a short-term rental that may not be following our by-laws, please visit our eServices portal to submit your complaint.
Contact the rental platform
Airbnb
Vrbo
Phone: 1-877-202-4291
RentbyOwner
Email: support@rentbyowner.com
Contact us
1024 Hurlwood Lane
Severn, Ontario
Phone: 705-325-2315
Fax: 705-327-5818
Contact us
View and pay your bills online
Sign up to receive our News and Notices
Stay up to date on programs and projects by subscribing to our News and Notices.
