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Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund
Funding for short-term rental enforcement
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 4,800,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 24, 2025
Location
Burlington, Canmore, Halifax, Hamilton, Hinton, Kawartha Lakes, London, Mississauga, Montreal, Oakville, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montréal, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program supports municipal and Indigenous enforcement of short-term rental restrictions. It offers up to $4.8 million per project over three years for eligible enforcement, compliance, and capacity-building activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,800,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Burlington, Canmore, Halifax, Hamilton, Hinton, Kawartha Lakes, London, Mississauga, Montreal, Oakville, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, Winnipeg
- Montréal
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning, implementing, improving, and reviewing short-term rental enforcement measures.
- Public awareness, complaint handling, licensing, inspections, and legal enforcement.
- Building enforcement capacity through software, tools, staff, training, and partnerships.
- Research, analysis, monitoring, and performance measurement.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Upper-tier municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Provinces and territories applying on behalf of eligible municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and mandatory employment costs.
- Training and professional development for staff.
- Enforcement and compliance services.
- Professional fees, including researchers and IT providers.
- Software, IT supplies, technology solutions, and related overhead.
- Printing, communications, transport, translation, and interpretation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through a proposal process.
- Only selected applicants received funding.
- Approved projects are subject to a funding agreement.
Additional information
- The program was launched with $50 million over three years.
- The application call closed on January 24, 2025.
- Selected projects are funded through Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada.
- A single contribution agreement is used for approved projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund?
This program supports municipal and Indigenous enforcement of short-term rental restrictions. It offers up to $4.8 million per project over three years for eligible enforcement, compliance, and capacity-building activities.
How much funding can be received?
Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,800,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund program?
To be eligible for the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund program, you must:
Municipalities or Indigenous communities
Strict short-term rental rules
Enforcement and compliance program
What expenses are eligible under Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund?
Planning, implementing, improving, and reviewing short-term rental enforcement measures.
Public awareness, complaint handling, licensing, inspections, and legal enforcement.
Building enforcement capacity through software, tools, staff, training, and partnerships.
Research, analysis, monitoring, and performance measurement.
Who can I contact for more information about the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at stref-farlcd@infc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund available?
The Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund program is available Montréal, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
Is the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund is a Grant and Funding