Owners of short-term rentals in Halifax's residential areas face new restrictions

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Owners of short-term rentals in Halifax's residential areas face new restrictions
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Halifax's new rules for short-term rentals are now in full force, restricting how they can operate in residential neighbourhoods in the hopes of freeing up housing stock. But the city's tactic of making different rules for various types of zoning is getting mixed reactions.

Cleary said the people most affected by the regulations are those with basement units, or a second-income property they use to help pay off their bills and mortgage.

"The owners didn't want to be long-term landlords, they just didn't want the responsibility of it," Colbo said.It appears some listings are already moving from Airbnb to become long-term offers. They handle more than a 100 short-term rentals in the city, and Birch said there's plenty of demand from people wanting units for a month or more when they're moving to Halifax, or working on a contract.

Anyone who rents short or long term will also have to register with Halifax by April 2024 for the city's

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