Short-Term Rental Accommodation By-law
Under Development
Town By-law
Details
| By-law # | TBD |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Staff are developing a short-term rental accommodation by-law, which is expected to be completed by Q2 2027. |
| Keywords | STR airbnb VRBO |
Who to Contact
Rob KennedyÂ
Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
rkennedy@midland.ca
705-526-4275 ext. 2203
Provide your input!
We've invited residents, property owners, short-term rental operators, and other interested community members to participate in the development of Midland's proposed STRA By-law by attending a Public Information Centre (PIC) or completing an online survey. The PIC (two sessions) took place on Tuesday, September 8. The survey remains open until September 30, 2026.
Town Council approved the development of Midland's Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) By-law at its February 25, 2026 meeting. The Town will seek public input to help guide the creation of the by-law and future enforcement approaches. Residents, property owners, and STR operators will be encouraged to share their thoughts on what regulations, standards and requirements they would like to see included in the by-law.
Timeline
By-law Development
Future dates are subject to change.
February 25, 2026: Council Approval of Town of Gravenhurst Model
Staff were directed to develop a short-term rental accommodation by-law modeled on the Town of Gravenhurst framework, as outlined in Attachment #7 of Staff Report CSR-2026-020.
May 20, 2026: Council Approval of Public Consultation
Council directed staff to proceed with public consultation related to the creation and final version of the Short-Term Rental Accommodation By-law.
September 2026: Public Engagement
A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on Tuesday, September 8, to provide information to the public and seek input on what they would prefer to see included or not included within the final version of the by-law. Community members are also invited to share their feedback through an online survey by September 30, 2026. Feedback collected through both the survey and PIC will be considered as part of the by-law development process.
Q1 2027: Public Meeting
Public Meeting in Council will include a summary of comments and suggestions received from the public from at the Public Information Centre and via the survey. This meeting will provide an opportunity for members of the public to speak directly to Council on the topic.
Q2 2027: Presentation to Council
A final version of the Short-Term Rental Accommodation By-law will be presented to Council for approval.
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Who to Contact
Rob Kennedy
Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
rkennedy@midland.ca
705-526-4275 ext. 2203