City Council has approved a new bylaw aimed at regulating short-term rental properties in Windsor, including Airbnb’s.
To secure a licence, applicants must now prove the dwelling unit is their primary residence.
A report also stated that Airbnb registered a total of over 30,000 guests visiting Windsor in 2019, with short term rental guests mostly from within Ontario.
As part of the new bylaw, if the unit is rented or part of a multiunit building, the applicant must also show authorization of the registered property owner or condominium corporation to offer the dwelling unit as an STR.