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Wasaga Beach STR rules

Town of Wasaga Beach — STA licensing + 4% MAT for the longest freshwater beach in the world.

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4%
Municipal Accommodation Tax
quarterly
Remittance frequency
Yes
STR licence required
$2M
Min. liability insurance
The Town of Wasaga Beach licenses Short-Term Accommodations (STAs) and collects a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax, due quarterly. Beachfront and high-density areas are actively monitored by bylaw.

Compliance checklist

Licensing

  • Active STA licence
  • Licence number in every listing

Insurance

  • $2M liability insurance

Safety

  • Smoke + CO alarms, extinguisher, evacuation plan posted
  • Local emergency contact reachable 24/7

Operations

  • Posted max occupancy
  • On-site parking plan
  • Quiet hours 11pm–7am posted

MAT

  • 4% MAT collected
  • Quarterly MAT remittance filed