Tag: short-term rentals
Kincardine council divided on structure for short-term rental licensing
There was a lot of confusion surrounding the framework for the municipality’s short-term rental accommodation licensing during the Jan. 14 meeting of Kincardine council. Staff brought the matter back to council for direction on the goals and preferred options for the licensing program, including any exemptions, before a revised bylaw with at least two tiers […]
Owen Sound tourism fund now accepting applications
A new fund designed to boost tourism is making tens of thousands of dollars available to businesses and organizations bringing visitors to the Scenic City. The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund has launched its first intake of applications for funding across half a dozen streams geared towards attracting more tourists and supporting and growing local […]
Do new ‘punitive’ fines loom for unlicensed short-term rentals in London?
City politicians are seeking to crack down on scofflaws for both short- and long-term rentals across London as they endorsed measures Monday to enforce better standards. Councillors Peter Cuddy and Sam Trosow requested the city study amending its residential rental licensing bylaw to require landlords to publicly display their name and contact information, the number […]
London city hall gets $1M boost to target unlicensed short-term rentals
The federal government is giving London a $1-million boost to crack down on unlicensed short-term rentals in the city.
Michigan hotel taxes fund tourism promotion. Should they also fund services?
Across northern Michigan, hotel taxes generated almost $30 million for area convention and visitors bureaus. Some in Traverse City say the money should go to the county.