Short Term Accommodations

There are four types of licences available depending on your rental practices:

• Annual Primary Residence Licence – For STRAs where the property owner is on site. Annual Fee: $500
• Annual Secondary Residence Licence – For properties where the owner is not onsite. Annual Fee: $750
• Seasonal Primary Residence Licence – For properties where the STRA owner is on site, rented only from May through October. Fee: $250
• Seasonal Secondary Residence Licence – For properties where the STRA owner is not on site, rented only from May through October. Fee: $500
• Accessory Structure Fee (Primary Residence) – For additional units on the same property. Fee: $100 per unit
• Accessory Structure Licence (Secondary Residence) – For additional units on the same property. Fee: $200 per unit

Complete the Online Licence Application 

• Please be prepared to submit the following Required Documents:
  • Proof of Insurance - In the amount of at least $2,000,000 (including indemnity to the Township)
  • Floor Plan - Showing guest areas, entrances, and safety equipment.
  • Site Plan - Indicating parking, fire pit areas, and property lines.
  • Septic Pump-Out - Within the last five years 
  • Proof of Ownership - This could include a copy of your tax bill. 
• Contact Information – Provide details for a responsible person who can respond to any issues within one hour.
• Renter Information Package
• Declaration of Primary or Secondary Residence 

To help protect guests, each Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) must meet the following safety standards:

• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Must be properly installed and maintained in all bedrooms.
• First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguishers: Must be accessible for guest use.
• Clear Emergency Exits: Must be clearly marked and easily accessible.

A missed or deficient inspection that requires a second inspection for STRA approval will be subject to a fee of $150.00.

Inspections for renewals will occur every other year. However, any changes to the property will require an inspection, regardless of the standard inspection schedule.

To simplify the renewal process, a step-by-step guide has been created to walk you through cloning your previous application.

All attachments carried over during the cloning process must be current and accurate. If any changes have occurred, updated documents reflecting those changes must be uploaded. Please ensure that all expired documents are renewed—insurance documents, for example, are typically valid for one year and must be kept up to date.

This also applies to septic system documentation. Septic inspections and pump-outs are required every five (5) years and must be current at the time of submission.

Zoning and Building reviews will continue to be conducted to confirm that no unreported changes have been made to the property.

Inspections will occur every other year. Properties selected for inspection must complete the inspection prior to payment. Properties not requiring an inspection may proceed directly to payment.