Short Term Rental Program Implementation Timeline pdate
Next steps for the implementation of the new Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program have started. Once program details are finalized, more information on how to register your STR will be circulated.
While Staff work on finalizing those details, here is the anticipated STR program implementation timeline for the rest of the year:
Soft Rollout: June 2023
STR By-law finalized
STR Application (form and intake process) finalized
Enhanced complaint tracking begins
Communications and marketing awareness campaign planning
STR webpage updated
Initiate Vendor Support Call Centre
Phase 1: July to August 2023
Complete guidance and educational documents for STR owners
Launch updated licensing and complaint tools
Liaise with owners and start to register them
Collect location data and begin STR mapping work
Budget allocation
Hire STR support staff
Office space and equipment allocation for new staff
Phase 2: September to October 2023
Launch STR call centre and 24/7 complaint line
Utilize mapping and location data gathered in Phase 1 to engage STR owners for licensing purposes using compliance notices
Train new staff
Issue STR Business Licenses to registrants
Phase 3: November to December 2023
Review the STR policy, by-law and processes
Analyse collected STR data
Invoice any offence fees to owners
Full Program: January 2024 onwards
Council will be provided with a progress report by March 30, 2024
The report will potentially include any recommended program or by-law changes based off of the data that gets collected throughout the remainder of 2023
Although Staff will be sticking to the above timeline as closely as possible, please note that the implementation timeline is subject to change.
For more information about Short Term Rentals in Kawartha Lakes visit the Short Term Rental page on the City of Kawartha Lakes website. For a detailed look at the steps taken to get to this point, go to the Short Term Rental Jump In project page.
