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 virtual meetings to share information about the licensing program and how to obtain a license on December 10, 2024. There will be 3 sessions (with the same content presented):
Once registered, the meeting link will be sent to you the day before the meeting.
