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Township of Muskoka Lakes STR rules

Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau, Lake Muskoka — STR bylaw + MAT.

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4%
Municipal Accommodation Tax
quarterly
Remittance frequency
Yes
STR licence required
$2M
Min. liability insurance
Township of Muskoka Lakes requires STR registration with mandatory inspections, $2M liability, and a 4% MAT collected per stay.

Compliance checklist

Licensing

  • Register STR with Township
  • Pay registration fee
  • Pass building + fire inspection

Insurance

  • $2M liability insurance

Health & Safety

  • Septic inspection report
  • Smoke + CO alarms every level
  • Fire extinguisher in kitchen
  • 911 address + emergency contacts posted

House Rules

  • Post max occupancy (≤2 per bedroom)
  • Local responsible person within 60 min
  • Quiet hours 11pm–7am posted
  • No weddings or events policy

Tax

  • Remit MAT quarterly