Short-term Rentals
Short-Term Rentals Licencing Program
Effective January 1, 2022, a Short-Term Rentals Licence will be required within the Township of Lake of Bays.
To permit Short-term Rentals and provide guidelines for such things as their location and set-back from lot lines, Council approved By-law 2021-076 as an Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2004-181, and By-law 2021-077 as an Amendment to Development Permit By-law 2004-180 on July 27, 2021.
To allow for the licencing and regulating of Short-term Rentals in the Township, Council approved Short-term Rentals Licencing By-law 2021-092 on September 14, 2021.
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Please complete the Short-Term Rental Application Form online or download and send into the Township office via email, online, mail or in person. |
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Concerns & Questions
How do I report a concern? Or request that staff investigate an STR property? |
If you have concerns and need to report an issue or a by-law violation please contact: Host Compliance to complete one of the available forms on their website. Phone: (705) 996-5123 To request staff investigate a suspected STR property, please contact Anne Tapley, STR Coordinator: Email: atapley@lakeofbays.on.ca Phone: (705) 635-2272 ext. 1245 |
By-laws
By-law 2021-076 as an Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2004-181
By-law 2021-077 as an Amendment to Development Permit By-law 2004-180
Frequently Asked Questions
What is involved in getting an STR Licence? |
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How long will it take to be approved? |
Expected timeline to receive a licence is 3 to 6 weeks, but this time may vary based on compliance history, document review, volume of applications, and enforcement. |
What will be done with properties that are renting now without a licence? |
They can continue to operate however they will be required to register for a new licence. |
What happens if I don’t apply for a licence when one is required after Jan. 1, 2022? |
You can submit an application any time after January 1, 2022 and you must submit one within 30 days of receiving a letter from the Township. |
What if a current property is being rented that may not qualify for an STR Licence? |
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Are all properties allowed to have an STR on them? |
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Even if a property is rented that doesn’t require a licence, will by-laws still be enforced? |
Yes, the by-laws that apply to a person’s behaviour or a property’s maintenance are still enforced across the Township regardless of the presence of an STR Licence. |
Is there a maximum number of STR licences allowed by one person or entity? |
No |
How do you determine the classification of STRs? |
If you don’t meet ALL criteria of a lower class, you are automatically bumped to a higher class.
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What if you don’t agree with the Township's decision on your STR Class? |
Contact Corporate Services and request to appear as a delegation to Council, providing a written statement to the Township with your request and reasons for the appeal. |
In the application, what is an “Original Shore Road Allowance (OSRA)" referring to? |
An Original Shore Road Allowance (OSRA) is a 66-foot wide road allowance around the edges of most lakes, measured back from the shore of the lake across the width of the entirety of each waterfront property. As a result of comments received from Council and the public, all STR Licence applications will be circulated to Township Departments, including the Township’s Corporate Services Department to verify and comment on any OSRA; and may result in the requirement for an owner to enter into a License of Occupation (LOC) Encroachment Agreement with the Township. |
In the application, what is “Access to STR Premises” referring to? |
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Is there a screening process of the person(s) or company applying for an STR Licence? |
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How is a violation determined under an STR Licence? |
A violation is determined only after evidence has been provided and that evidence supports a confirmed violation (along with any additional compliance review). |
Can complaints qualify as a violation against an STR Licence? |
No, complaints on their own without support cannot qualify as a violation against an STR. |
Can a renter’s violation be held against the STR owner? |
Yes, if a violation is confirmed, it will be applied against the STR owner’s licence. This is identified with the “Renter’s Code of Conduct” found in the STR By-law. |
Who will be determining if an STR premises and licence are compliant/in violation? |
The STR Coordinator along with Township staff with receive and process STR applications. The Township's By-law Enforcement Officer will enforce by-law violations and any outstanding STR violations. |
How many demerit points or confirmed violations are allowed before an STR licence is suspended or revoked? |
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How do I make a request for an appeal to the Township about my STR? |
a) Sending a notice of appeal, setting forth the reasons for the appeal, by registered mail to the Township Clerk; or b) In Person to the Township Clerk to set forth reasons for the appeal and to request an appeal date; and c) Remitting payment of the Order Appeal Fee as provided in the Fees & Charges By-law (Fee refunded if order rescinded)
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What types of appeals are available under the STR Program? |
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Contact Us
Rachel Thibodeau
Short Term Rental Coordinator
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON
P0A 1H0
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