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If the recreational home is not your primary residence and you are planning to use it only for limited periods of time, you may wish to consider renting your recreational home to generate extra income. This income can help pay down your mortgage or contribute to costs of maintenance, utilities, insurance, and so on.

However, you must be aware that district bylaws vary from municipality to municipality. For example, in a resort community properties can be located in several different zones. This could mean that some properties are located in zones that allow for both residential and tourism use, while other areas do not allow rental periods that are less than 28 consecutive days because that is considered tourist accommodation and is not allowed in some residential zones.

Some regions don’t specify rental periods in their zoning bylaws. In some areas where tourism is promoted (for example, in areas near a ski resort) daily rentals are allowed. Some recreational properties are purchased solely to provide rental accommodation.

In some areas there are no formal restrictions on short-term rentals; however, bylaws are subject to change. Make sure that you know what the municipal bylaws and zoning restrictions are pertaining to your property.