Residents and property owners who wish to rent out rooms or entire units for a period of 30 days or less, are required to obtain a license. The How to submit a new application video provides information on the process, including how you can upload documents and submit your application. Please note, the video refers to building permits; however, the process is similar for STRA applications. New applications have an average of 6 weeks to be issued.
All licenses expire on December 31st of the year issued and cannot be assigned or transferred from the Licensee to another party. Applications for renewals will start to be reviewed November 1st and must be submitted to the town no later than the 1st weekend of February. The How to submit a Renewal application video will guide you step by step on with the renewal application. Applicants are required to provide the following information for a New Applications :.
Applicants will be required to provide the following information for License Renewal :. Once the application has been submitted, staff will review the information provided, in consideration of Municipal and Provincial regulations to confirm compliance. Should the application be missing information or not conform to a regulation or by-law, the applicant will be advised via email.
Applicants will be given the opportunity to update the application or provide any missing documentation and resubmit. If the application is found to be in compliance, the applicant will be advised that a site inspection is required and must be arranged with the Department. Upon completion of the application, the applicant will need to arrange a site visit with the STRA department.
An inspector will attend the site at an arranged date and time to verify conformity of the unit with the submitted documents. Where the municipality has denied a license, a renewal of a license, or has suspended or revoked a license, the applicant shall be notified; setting forth the reasoning for the decision and provide information regarding the right to appeal to the Licensing Committee.
