Short Term Rentals

A complete application includes the following documents: 

1. STR Licence Application & Sworn Declaration: Provide a completed copy of the STR Licence Application & Sworn Declaration

2. Proof of Ownership: Provide a copy of the Title/Deed or Title Abstract from onland.ca 

3. Zoning Declaration: Applicants are asked to complete and submit the Short-Term Rental Zoning Declaration.

4. Septic System Reports: Installation reports for confirmation of the details on the system, pump-out receipts within the last three years for proof of maintenance. 

5. Fire Safety Plan: Please follow the example in the Sample Fire Safety Plan

Please include: 

• Location of smoke/carbon monoxide alarms and early warning devices

• Location of fire extinguishers 

• Location of records of tests and maintenance of smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, early warning devices and fire extinguishers 

6. Interior Floor Plan:

See Sample Interior Floor Plan

Please include:

• Use of each room

• Location of all entrances/exits to and from the buildings

• Location of all gas and electric appliances

• Room dimensions

7. Exterior Site Plan:

See Sample Exterior Site Plan

Please include:

• Location of all buildings and structures

• Location of well and components of sewage systems

• Exterior decks and related site amenities, including dimensioned parking spaces

• Setbacks from property lines

• Setbacks from high-water mark

If you have any questions, please contact Township staff and they will be happy to help you.

For more information, please contact By-Law Enforcement Officer Robert Mascia at rmascia@algonquinhighlands.ca or 705-489-2379, Ext. 331 or Planner Sean O'Callaghan at socallaghan@algonquinhighlands.ca or 705-489-2379, Ext. 324.