Short Term Rentals

Mandatory Registration Program to be implemented in 2025

The Municipality of Trent Lakes will be implementing a Mandatory Registration Program for Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) owners in Trent Lakes in 2025. Council directed staff to prepare a draft registration by-law at the November 5, 2024, Council Meeting. Read the report here.

What is a Mandatory Registration Program?

The registration program would require all STRA owners to register with the Municipality by submitting a signed application providing basic information about their property through the website.

What is the purpose of this program?

One key part of the Mandatory Registration Program is obtaining the name and contact information for a responsible person who can be on site in a reasonable time frame. If a complaint is received about an STRA, the Municipality will be able to shift complaint resolution to the owner and their responsible person. The contact information can also be used to communicate with STRA owners and provide educational resources and guidelines for the safe and responsible operation of their STRA in compliance with existing municipal by-laws.

Staff are in the process of preparing a draft registration by-law for Council’s consideration. Information will be updated on this page and through our News Subscription as able.

History of Short-Term Rentals

In March 2022, the Municipality of Trent Lakes approved a three (3) year phased program to recognize and address the emergence of Short-Term Residential Rental properties.

Read the full timeline of events here.