Short-Term Rental Registration
The Township of Georgian Bay is committed to ensuring the safety, tranquility, and integrity of our community. Our Short-term Rental By-law is designed to regulate short-term rental properties and create a harmonious living environment for both residents and visitors.
On December 11th, 2023, Council passed By-law 2023-116 to register, regulate and govern Short-Term Rentals in the Township of Georgian Bay.
Key Highlights
- Safety First: The by-law includes safety standards to protect all occupants.
- Noise Control: Measures to prevent disruptions to the neighbourhood.
- Property Maintenance: Guidelines for property upkeep.
- Registration: Short-term rental operators must register their properties.
*NEW* Renew an Existing Registration
Step 1 - Preparing for your Renewal |
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To renew your short-term rental, you will require the following:
To renew your short-term rental, you may need the following (if updated or expired):
*Ensure that ALL documentation is prepared prior to beginning renewal application. |
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Step 2 - Completing Renewal Application |
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The Township of Georgian Bay is accepting renewal applications through our fillable form. Once you have prepped all documentation indicated in Step 1, please click the link below to fill out your application. PLEASE NOTE: The application is a fillable form that cannot be saved. If you do not have all required information completed, you will not be able to submit your application.
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Step 3 - Application Review |
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Once your renewal application has been submitted, the By-law department staff will be reviewing the information submitted to confirm that all is correct and it meets the standard set out in the short-term rental by-law. Should the application be missing information or not conforming to the by-law, the applicant will be advised of the required amendments or additions required. Applicants will be given the opportunity to update the application or provide any missing documentation. Once the By-law department has reviewed the application and confirms that all parts are in compliance, information may be sent to the building and finance department for a desktop review. |
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Step 4 - Payment |
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Fees for Short-Term Rental Renewal (as of Feb 4th, 2025)
PLEASE NOTE: All short-term rental applications that require a building department review are subject to a $100 review fee that will be added to the fees indicated above. This will include all renewals that choose to add a legal sleeping cabin or sleeping area. |
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Step 5 - Approval |
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Once the renewal application has been reviewed in full and the appropriate fee(s) have been paid, the Register Issuer will issue a new approved registration for the short-term rental. The renewed registration is valid for one year from the date of issuance, and will need to be renewed prior to the registration becoming expired. The registration must displayed in the short-term rental and will also outline the max occupancy of the short-term rental. |
Apply for a New Registration
Step 1 - Preparing for Your Application |
Download Short Term Rental Application Checklist to prep all the required documentation you will require before beginning your application. Please also check the supporting documents below for helpful examples of some of the requirements for a complete application. Required Documents for the application:
Additional documentation required within your premise: |
Step 2 - Completing New Application |
The Township of Georgian Bay is accepting new registration applications through our fillable form. Once you have prepped all documentation indicated in Step 1, please click the link below to fill out your application. PLEASE NOTE: The application is a fillable form that cannot be saved. If you do not have all required information completed, you will not be able to submit your application.
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Step 3 - Application Review |
Once your application has been submitted, the By-law department staff will be reviewing the information submitted to confirm that all is correct and it meets the standard set out in the short-term rental by-law. Should the application be missing information or not conforming to the by-law, the applicant will be advised of the required amendments or additions required. Applicants will be given the opportunity to update the application or provide any missing documentation. Once the By-law department has reviewed the application and confirms that all parts are in compliance, information will be sent to the building and finance department for a desktop review. PLEASE NOTE: All new short-term rental applications require a building department review and will be subject to a $100 review fee that will be added to the fees indicated below. |
Step 4 - Payment |
Fees for Short-Term Rental Registration (as of Feb 4th, 2025)
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Step 5 - Approval |
Once the application has been reviewed in full and the appropriate fee(s) have been paid, the Register Issuer will issue the approved registration for the short-term rental. The registration is valid for one year from the date of issuance, and will need to be renewed prior to the registration becoming expired. The registration must displayed in the short-term rental and will also outline the max occupancy of the short-term rental. |
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Questions?
Please review our frequently asked questions below.
For any further questions, please contact the by-law department by emailing by-law@gbtownship.ca or by calling 705-538-2337 ext. 251.
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