The Town of Essex has given final approval to a new bylaw that will regulate short-term rentals.
Anyone interested in establishing a short-term rental, such as an Airbnb, must apply for a zoning bylaw amendment to add the additional use to their property.
An after-hours reporting line is also being rolled out to address complaints and enforcement questions on evenings and weekends.
The proposed cost of a licence is $700 and it will be good for 3 years, but under the new licensing system it could be suspended or revoked.