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The Town of Gravenhurst is in the process of implementing a program that will address the usage of Short-Term Rentals (STR) across the municipality. After completing community consultation and a review of best practices in similar communities, a report was presented at the May Planning Council meeting. At that meeting, the Town of Gravenhurst Council passed the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law that will come into effect in January of 2023. The By-law indicates that all Short-Term Rental accommodations will require a license by the Town.
Within the By-law, a Short-Term Rental Accommodation is defined as “the use of a dwelling unit that operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, license, rental agreement, or similar arrangement for any period equal to or less than twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of the calendar year, unless otherwise prohibited by this By-law or any other By-law of the Town of Gravenhurst.”
The next step in this process of is the development of the licensing program and an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Program for the enforcement of the by-law. Both programs are slated to come into effect in January of 2023. In the meantime, there are a variety of other municipal By-laws that are in place to address many of the behaviors that have been described as problematic during the STR discussion. These By-laws include those related to open burning, noise, parking, property standards, dark sky lighting, site alteration and site plan control.
Continue monitoring this webpage for latest updates regarding Short-Term Rental Accommodations!
The Town of Gravenhurst is in the process of implementing a program that will address the usage of Short-Term Rentals (STR) across the municipality. After completing community consultation and a review of best practices in similar communities, a report was presented at the May Planning Council meeting. At that meeting, the Town of Gravenhurst Council passed the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law that will come into effect in January of 2023. The By-law indicates that all Short-Term Rental accommodations will require a license by the Town.
Within the By-law, a Short-Term Rental Accommodation is defined as “the use of a dwelling unit that operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, license, rental agreement, or similar arrangement for any period equal to or less than twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of the calendar year, unless otherwise prohibited by this By-law or any other By-law of the Town of Gravenhurst.”
The next step in this process of is the development of the licensing program and an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Program for the enforcement of the by-law. Both programs are slated to come into effect in January of 2023. In the meantime, there are a variety of other municipal By-laws that are in place to address many of the behaviors that have been described as problematic during the STR discussion. These By-laws include those related to open burning, noise, parking, property standards, dark sky lighting, site alteration and site plan control.
Continue monitoring this webpage for latest updates regarding Short-Term Rental Accommodations!
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by Lauren M.,
Thank you for participating in our Short-Term Rental survey. Contributions to this consultation are now closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes in a report to council.
May 2022: Short-Term Rental Licensing Report and By-law
Short-Term Rental Accommodations has finished this stage
At the May Planning Council, By-law 2022-58 was passed to License and Regulate Short-Term Rentals to come into effect January 2023.
Program Development
Short-Term Rental Accommodations is currently at this stage
Administration is working on developing license program and an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Program for the enforcement of the Short-Term Rental Licensing Bylaw to be brought to council late summer or early fall.
January 2023: Implementation
this is an upcoming stage for Short-Term Rental Accommodations
Beginning in January 2023 the Licensing program, the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Program, and By-law-58 will be in effect.