Short-Term Rentals

The Township of Bonfield allows property owners to operate short-term accommodation rentals (STR) through a licensing program established under Bylaw 2025-17, adopted on May 13, 2025. 

Conditions of the License:

1. Annual applications are required and grant one STR license per property. The first-time licence is $1,000 with a subsequent renewal fee of $700.  Licence term shall be February 1^st to January 31^st of the following year. 
2. Each licensed property owner must designate a Responsible Person who can easily be reached and is able to attend the property within 60 minutes should there be an issue of concern. The Designated Responsible Person’s name and contact information are posted on the municipal website.
3. Occupancy of a STR is set at a maximum of two (2) persons per bedroom; with a total property maximum of 10 guests per one STR.
4. The property owner shall hold a $2 million insurance policy for the STR.
5. Parking shall be such to accommodate all possible guest vehicles on the property. Parking shall consist of a hard packed surface, at minimum of granular A. 
6. The property owner shall ensure all required materials are posted on site. Any STRs proposed to be located on private roads, or waterfront access-only, must ensure additional information is posted in accordance with Sections 2.2.7 and 2.2.8 of the By-Law. 
7. STRs may be rented to a maximum of 28 consecutive days and a total of 150 days a year.
8. An authorized Officer of the Township will attend the property to conduct the required inspection(s) prior to the License receiving final approval.
9. STRs shall not be used for large gatherings or special events involving multiple guests.
10. The landfill card issued to the owner at the beginning of the year shall include the household waste bags required for the STR.
11. The application, together with the required information listed in the By-Law, plus the corresponding fee, must be included as part of the submission for the application to be deemed complete for review purposes. 

Important Information: 

• By-Law 2025-17 Short-Term Rental Accommodations
  
• Short-Term Rental Application Package
• Inspection Checklist
• Code of Conduct
• Completed applications, or inquiries can be sent to bylaws@bonfieldtownship.com