Short-Term Accommodation Survey

The City of Belleville is conducting a review of the short-term accommodation by-law. We want to hear from you! Take the survey below to tell us about your experience with STAs in Belleville.

Please note not all answers are required. Answer any questions applicable to you and your experiences.

ASL interpretation and alternative formats of this survey can be made available by emailing accessibility@belleville.ca.
    1.How would you describe yourself?(Required.)
    2.Do you own a short-term accommodation within the city of Belleville?(Required.)
    3.Have you ever been disrupted by a short term accommodation?
    4.What concerns do you have regarding short-term accommodations? Please select all that apply.
    5.What advantages do you see in short-term rentals? Please select all that apply.
    6.Do you believe that the number of licensed short-term accommodations should be limited within the city of Belleville? If yes, how many?
    7.Tell us how you feel about short-term accommodations in the city of Belleville. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
    Agree
    Disagree
    They make it harder for people to find quality, affordable, long-term rental housing.
    They make Belleville a more appealing destination.
    They bring tourist spending to neighbouring shops and restaurants.
    They are an important source of income for residents.
    They reduce safety in buildings and neighbourhoods.
    They increase noise, number of cars parked on streets and property damage.
    8.Should there be a limit on the total nights that a short-term accommodation can be rented per year?
    All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be kept confidential and protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used anonymously to obtain feedback and ideas relating to short-term rentals. The information that you provide will be published in a public council report in an aggregated and anonymized manner. If you make comments that identify you and/or other persons and submit them in this survey, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information.

    Questions about the collection of information should be made to the City Clerk at 613-967-3271.