Kawartha Lakes launches online Short Term Rental Accommodation Business License Application
Phase 1 of the Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program rollout continues with the launch of the online Short Term Rental Accommodation Business License Application.
STR owners are asked to fill out the online form to begin the licensing process. An accessible version of the STR Accommodation Business License Application is also available on the municipality’s website for STR owners that would rather print and fill out a paper version of the form.
The STR Licensing fees are as follows:
Hosted (6 months) $150.00
Hosted (1 year) $300.00
Un-hosted (6 months) $750.00
Un-hosted (1 year) $1,500.00
Please note that the licensing fee must be collected prior to Agency Approval and that all licensing fees are non-refundable.
The online form allows for payment to be made online through the form using a credit card. If residents choose to fill out the paper form, payment can be made by cheque (or in-person) to the Municipal Law and Licensing Clerk. Please be prepared to submit the following documents along with your application:
Proof of ownership for the Short Term Rental property you’re registering
A copy of the property owner’s Driver’s License
Proof of insurance for the Short Term Rental property you’re registering
A detailed site diagram for the Short Term Rental property you’re registering
Along with the new form, the municipality has also updated the following Short Term Rental supplementary documents:
Short Term Rental Accommodations – Information sheet for renters and property owners
Short Term Rental Accommodations – Information sheet for resident and property owner complaints
STR Owners are asked to post both of the above documents in their STRs for renters and visitors to read upon arrival to their STR.
Should you have any questions throughout the process, please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing office by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1238 or by email to str@kawarthalakes.ca.
For all of the latest Short Term Rental updates please be sure to visit the Short Term Rental page on our website.
