Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the new short-term rental accommodations licensing bylaw will come into effect in the Township of Muskoka Lakes.
All new and existing short-term rental operators will require a licence to operate their short-term rental legally in Muskoka Lakes.
The bylaw will also help to ensure that properties operating as short-term rental accommodations are compliant with all bylaws 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 licence with the township on an annual basis, regardless of how long the operation has been in existence.
The township will be hosting a virtual webinar to share information about the licensing program and how to obtain a licence on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.
The township will begin accepting applications for short-term rental accommodation licenses in early 2025. An additional update will be provided at that time.