The Township of Muskoka Lakes new Short-Term Rental Accommodations (STRA) Licensing By-law will come into effect on January 1, 2025. All new and existing short-term rental operators will require a license to operate their short term rental accommodation legally in Muskoka Lakes.
The STRA By-law will help to ensure that properties operating as short-term rental accommodations are compliant with all by-laws and applicable regulations, while also assisting municipal law enforcement officers in remediating concerns. All property owners operating a short-term rental accommodation will be required to obtain a license with the Township on an annual basis regardless of how long the operation has been in existence. The Township will begin accepting applications for short-term rental accommodation licenses in early 2025. An additional update will be provided at that time.
The Township will be hosting a virtual meeting to share information about the licensing program and how to obtain a license on December 10, 2024 at 10:00 am. Once registered, the meeting link will be sent to you the day before the meeting.
