Board Seeks Public Input Before Weighing in on Changes to Owen Sound's Short-Term Rental Rules

Owen Sound’s River District Board has delayed feedback on proposed short-term rental by-law changes, including lifting downtown restrictions and increasing the rental cap from 180 to 240 days/year.

May 16, 2025

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2nd Avenue East in downtown Owen Sound, part of the ‘River District’ BIA area. Photo: Owen Sound Current

Owen Sound’s River District Board of Management has chosen to postpone submitting formal feedback to City Council on proposed changes to the City’s Short-Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program, citing the need for more time to gather community input.

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