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NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls is launching a 14-month pilot project to assess the feasibility of Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals (OOSTRs) in residential areas. This program will run from August 2025 to September 2026. Applications are now open for interested residents.
An Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rental is defined as a home occupation in a dwelling unit within or accessory to a Principal Residence that the owner rents out to a single group of the travelling public for a period of 28 consecutive days or less. These rentals must be licensed by the City of Niagara Falls to ensure compliance with local regulations.
Licenced OOSTRs are being permitted as part of the pilot project that will allow up to 100 licenses and conclude at the end of September 2026. Following this, City staff will report back to Council on the program's success, and a decision will be made to determine whether OOSTRs should continue. View the July 8, 2025, Report to Council.
Residents interested in participating in the program must submit a complete application to qualify. It is important to note that submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
For more information on the regulations and the application process, please visit niagarafalls.ca/oostr.
The City of Niagara Falls looks forward to exploring this new opportunity that could benefit homeowners and provide lodging options for visitors while maintaining the integrity of our residential neighbourhoods.
For more information, contact:
Clerk's Office
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521 ext. 0
[email protected]
