Short-Term Rentals

Short-term rentals are considered a type of accommodation where an individual rents a residence, or a portion of a residence, for a short period of time, generally through internet platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO.

Be a good neighbour

Milton is a friendly and welcoming community. When hosting guests at your short-term rental, please remind them to be courteous to those in your neighbourhood and to follow our community standards:

Keep the noise down and follow our 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

For inquiries regarding noise, parking, disturbances or garbage, please fill out the Town’s contact form or call 905-878-7252 ext. 2137. For inquiries regarding property maintenance, host compliance or advertising discrepancies, please contact the hosting platform directly (Airbnb or VRBO).

Short-term rental license

The Town of Milton completed a short-term rentals study due to the increase in the number of short-term rentals operating in the community.

As defined in the Town's Zoning By-law, a short-term rental is the rental of a dwelling unit or part thereof offering short term lodging for compensation for 28 days or less that does not provide meals or other commercial services. A short-term rental does not include a bed and breakfast establishment.

Effective July 15, 2022, short-term rental owners in Milton must obtain a license. An owner means any person who is a registered beneficial owner of a property or who leases, rents, occupies, maintains, manages, receives rent from or otherwise controls the property.

Owner requirements

A short-term rental owner must:

Be at least 18 years of age or older
Provide basic information, including contact name and address and be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (person of contact must respond to calls from Town Enforcement or Police within 24 hours)
Provide declaration that the address is their principal residence
Provide declaration that tenant/condo owner’s rental agreement or condominium by-law does not prohibit short-rentals
Provide approved government-issued identification at time of application
Keep records of all short-term rental activity and, if requested, provide those records to the Town
Provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week emergency contact information to guests
Cap the number of guests per accommodation to two persons per bedroom
Pay the annual registration fee of $250
Comply with all federal, provincial, and municipal laws including regulations set out within this and any other municipal regulations
Remove all online listings and advertisements when directed to do so

How to apply for a license

Follow these steps to find out how to obtain a short-term rental license.

Step 1

The applicant must come to the Development Services counter at Town Hall to determine if a Certificate of Occupancy can be obtained.

If staff determine that a Certificate of Occupancy cannot be granted, the applicant can withdraw the application or choose to make an application for a Minor Variance.

Step 2

If the Certificate of Occupancy is granted, the applicant must pay the user fee. Once paid, the applicant will receive the certificate.

Step 3

The applicant must fill out the following forms:

Step 4

The applicant must bring the application and additional requirements to a Licensing & Enforcement Clerk at Town Hall for processing. At this time, the applicant will also pay the licensing user fee.

Step 5

A Licensing & Enforcement Clerk will notify the applicant once the required inspections have taken place and whether or not the license can be issued.