The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has established a Short-Term Rental (STR) Committee. This is a special (Ad-hoc) committee of Council established to make a recommendation to Council on a draft licensing by-law to regulate STRs in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW).

The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has four (4) citizen appointments and three members of Council on the STR Committee. Meetings are held monthly on the 4th Tuesday of every month (excluding December) at 7:00 pm unless otherwise decided upon by the Committee. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Administration Building, 82133 Council Line, Goderich, ON.

Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Video Recordings can be accessed here www.acwtownship.ca/government/agendas-minutes   

Terms of Reference Short-Term Rental Committee

Proposed Short-Term Rental Licensing By-Law Public Consultation

The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Council has endorsed the Draft Licensing By-Law for Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and requested the Short-Term Rental Committee proceed with public consultation. 

This proposed by-law is designed to balance the benefits of STRs in the community with the need to address concerns related to safety, neighbourhood compatibility, and long-term housing availability.

Community members are invited to have their say on the proposed Short-Term Rental Licensing By-Law. During this period, residents, STR owners, and other stakeholders can review the draft by-law, ask questions, and provide feedback through the Public Feedback Form. Your input will help Council consider community perspectives before finalizing the regulation. 

Open House and Public Information Session:

Saturday, September 20, 2025 

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Kingsbridge Centre Basement - 84675A Bluewater Hwy, RR #3 Goderich, ON, N7A 3X9

Online Feedback Form:

Click the link below to have your say about the proposed Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law

Short-Term Rental Proposed Licensing By-law Feedback FORM

Paper copies are available at the Township Office and at the Open House or can be downloaded here 

The public commenting period will remain open until September 30, 2025.