Short Term Rentals | Algonquin Highlands

The Township of Algonquin Highlands' Short-Term Rental By-Law officially came into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, and the registration and licensing system for residents who operate short term rentals of their properties can be accessed below.

Shoreline Road Allowances

Please note that short term rental premises must be located on the licensee's own property. Many waterfront properties within the Township of Algonquin Highlands contain 66-foot-wide public shoreline road allowances. While some of these road allowances are entirely underwater, some are partially submerged, and some are located entirely on dry land.

In an instance where the subject dwelling is located on a public shoreline road allowance, the licensee will be required to purchase the road allowance from the Township in order to comply with the terms of the licence.

You can learn more about municipal shoreline road allowances here.

If you have questions, please call the office and speak with staff using the contact information on this page.

Algonquin Highlands STR Registration System

Register Your Short Term Rental Here

Required Documentation

Applicants should review and complete the following documentation, which is required to proceed with the licensing process.

Submitting Your Application

1. Proof of Ownership: Provide a copy of the Title/Deed, Transfer Document or Title Abstract from onland.ca

2. General Liability Insurance: Please provide a copy of your insurance showing $2 million (minimum) general liability (Must be updated each time a renewal application is submitted)

3. STR Licence Sworn Declaration: Provide a completed copy of the STR Licence Sworn Declaration (Must be updated each time a renewal application is submitted)

4. Pictures of the front and rear of the Short-Term Rental

5. Zoning Declaration: Applicants are asked to complete and submit the Short-Term Rental Zoning Declaration (Must be updated each time a renewal application is submitted)

6. The licence number of any current or previous Short-Term Rental

7. Proof of Septic System Details: Installation reports for confirmation of the details in the system, pump-out receipts within the last three years for proof of maintenance. PLEASE note that WSP reports will NOT be accepted.

8. Fire Safety/Floor Plan: Please follow the example in the Sample Fire Safety/Floor Plan

Must include:

The use of each room
The location of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and early warning devices
The location of fire extinguishers
The location of records of tests and maintenance of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, early warning devices and fire extinguishers
The location of all gas and electric appliances
The location of all entrances/exits to and from the building

9. Exterior Site Plan: See Sample Exterior Site Plan

Must include:

The location of all buildings and structures on the property
The location of wells and all components of sewage systems
The exterior decks and related site amenities, including dimensioned parking spaces
Setbacks from property lines
Setbacks from high-water mark