A short-term rental accommodation is a building or structure that operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement for any period less than 28 consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of a calendar year.
Short-Term Rental Accommodations
On January 27, 2020, Ramara Council passed the STRA - Short Term Rental Accommodation Licensing Bylaw 2020.11 that stipulates that operators and owners of all short-term rental accommodations within the Township of Ramara are required to obtain an annual licence.
Since then, Council has adopted Bylaw 2021.43 and Bylaw 2021.87 and Bylaw 2023.11 to amend Bylaw 2020.11 - Being a Bylaw to licence, regulate and govern Short-Term Rental Accommodation Uses.
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing
What is a Short-Term Rental Accommodation?
What are the Requirements for a Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licence?
The Short-Term Rental Accommodation Bylaw 2020.11 sets out all the requirements to qualify for a licence.
The application forms provide all the required information to applicants on what information, documents and forms must be supplied to the Township in addition to the annual licensing fee of $3,000. If you require further information or wish to review your eligibility for a licence, please email bylaw@ramara.ca.
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licence Application Forms
Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Application Form
- Application Checklist
- Application Form
- STRA Application - Schedule 1
- Sample Renter's Code of Conduct - Schedule 2
- Declaration of Closure
- Request for Hearing at STR Appeals Committee
Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Waiting List Application Form
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Complaints
If complaints about short-term rental accommodations are filed with the responsible person and no action is undertaken, please forward your complaint to the Township of Ramara at bylaw@ramara.ca or fill out the online Report a Concern form.
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Appeals
An appeal can be made for infractions or Administrative Monetary Penalties related to the following by-laws:
- Bylaw 2020.11 - Short-Term Rental Accommodation Bylaw and amendments
- Bylaw 2021.46 - Long Grass Bylaw; Bylaw 2023.44 - Amended Long Grass Bylaw
- Bylaw 2005.76 - Canine Control Bylaw
- Bylaw 2013.20 - Business Licensing Bylaw
- Future bylaws adopted by Ramara Council with appeal provisions.
A request for an appeal must be submitted to the Township in person or by mail within 15 days after receipt of a penalty notice. The date on the notice is considered to be day one. If mailing in the request, please ensure it is received within the 15 day timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions About Short-Term Rental Accommodations
The goal in regulating short-term rental accommodations (STRAs) is to protect the quality and character of existing residential neighbourhoods, create a level playing field for all STRA operators, enhance consumer protection, and ensure STRAs provide occupants with a safe and healthy dwelling space.
What is Defined as an STRA? |
A short-term rental accommodation is a building or structure that operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement for any period less than 28 consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of a calendar year. |
When am I Required to Obtain an STRA Licence? |
An STRA licence is required for all residential property owners who rent or advertise their property for rent for 28 or fewer days. The licence costs an annual fee of $3,000. |
What is Required to Obtain an STRA Licence? |
STRA operators are required to meet specific requirements to obtain a licence; operators who can’t meet the criteria will be denied a licence. STRA operators must meet the following requirements:
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How are Maximum Occupancy Rates Defined, and What is the Maximum Occupancy? |
Maximum occupancy rates for STRAs are based on the number of legal bedrooms under the Ontario Building Code and in accordance with all building permits issued for the property and an approved septic system (if applicable) that has been designed for the number of legal bedrooms:
The Township STRA Licensing Bylaw restricts the maximum occupancy to eight overnights guests. |
If My STRA is Licensed, What Rules Do I Have to Abide By? |
In addition to Administrative Monetary Penalties, the Township may issue fines (Part 1 Ticket) or initiate proceedings (summons to court) under the Provincial Offences Act. If a conviction is obtained, the fines are up to a maximum of $100,000 under the Ontario Municipal Act and subject to possible court orders prohibiting the use of the property as an STRA. |
What is the Benefit to Having an STRA Next Door Compared to Nuisance Neighbours? |
The STRA Licensing Bylaw (Bylaw 2020.11) requirements permit the Township to inspect, review property use, and require all those properties used as STRAs to be safe, in compliance with municipal bylaws and provincial statutes. It also provides inspection powers, enforcement tools and the ability to prevent short-term rental accommodations from causing a disturbance in a neighbourhood. For example, if a short-term rental accommodation is causing a nuisance and being loud, the noise restrictions come into place, and monetary penalties can be enforced. If your neighbour is causing a nuisance and being loud, only the locations in the noise bylaw (Lagoon City and Bayshore Village) would apply. |
The Person Next Door to Me Rents Their House for Longer Than 28 Consecutive Days at a Time. Would Their Property Be Regulated Under the STRA Licensing Bylaw? |
The above-noted rules, regulations and bylaw requirements in STRA Licensing Bylaw 2020.11 do not apply to rentals of 29 or more consecutive days. In addition, many of the enforcement powers afforded under the STRA Licensing Bylaw do not apply to owner-occupied properties, which are only regulated by standard municipal bylaws. |
Are Fireworks Allowed at the STRA-Licensed Locations? |
On July 28,2021, Council adopted Bylaw 2021.60 to amend Bylaw 2019.40. The Bylaw states that fireworks are not permitted at any STRA location. |
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Waiting List Application
On October 25, 2021, Bylaw 2021.87 was passed and amended STRA Licensing Bylaw 2020.11 to include a minimum setback between licensed STRA locations in the Township. Under the new setback requirements, a new licence to operate a short-term rental accommodation shall not be granted to a property owner/operator if the proposed STRA location is within 300 metres of a property currently holding an STRA license.
The Township has created a waiting list to determine the priority in which the Township shall issue new licenses if a license becomes available. If your proposed STRA location is within 300 metres of a currently licensed location, please complete the application below to be added to the waiting list. Names will be added to the waiting list based on the date and time they are received and will determine the priority in which new licenses are issued.
To determine if you're within 300 metres of a licenced location, please consult the following:
- Current list of licensed locations (found below)
- Township's STRA mapping (click 'Short-Term Rental Buffer' under Bylaw)
- Contacting the Township at bylaw@ramara.ca
I am on the Waiting List. What Happens Next?
If a licence becomes available for your location, the Township will contact you and provide you with 15 days to file a completed application along with payment of the licensing fee. Failure to file the completed application within this time will result in your name being removed from the list and the next person contacted.
How Do I Determine If My Proposed STRA Location is Within 300 Metres of Another STRA Location?
To determine if your property is within 300 metres of a licensed location, please consult the following:
- Current list of licensed locations (found below)
- Township's STRA mapping (click 'Short-Term Rental Buffer' under Bylaw)
- Contacting the Township at bylaw@ramara.ca
If you are an owner or operator of a proposed STRA location and are not located within 300 metres of a licensed STRA location, you are not required to apply for the waiting list, and you may complete a standard application for a licence.
Fireworks at Short-Term Rental Accommodations

On July 28,2021, Council adopted Bylaw 2021.60 to amend Bylaw 2019.40 - A Bylaw to regulate the use of all types of Fireworks. The Bylaw states that fireworks are not permitted at any short-term rental accommodation location.
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensed Locations
In accordance with the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Bylaw 2020.11, the location of all licensed short-term rental accommodations in the Township shall be posted on the Township website and include the contact information for the responsible person appointed by the operator tasked with the management and response to complaints at the property Responsible persons appointed under the bylaw are available 24/7 to be contacted by tenants, residents, and the general public who have a concern or complaint about the use of the property. The appointed person must respond to the licensed location within one hour of being contacted by email or phone.
View a Map of Licensed Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Ramara
When accessing the map, please click "Short-Term Rental Accommodation" under the Business and Development tab.
Table of Short Term Rental Accommodation Licensed Locations
Municipal Address | Licence Number | Maximum Occupancy | Responsible Person | Contact Information | |
1 | 5556 Fawn Bay Road | 2025.036 | 8 Occupants | Jessica Ryan |
705-619-4811 705-345-2592 |
2 | 27 Southview Drive | 2025-038 | 8 Occupants | Frank Garcia |
416-505-4210 |
3 | 2392 Concession Road F&G | 2025-049 | 8 Occupants | Wesley Toth |
705-716-2793 |
4 | 3700 Portage Bay Road | 2025.043 | 8 Occupants | Jason Piotrowski |
705-333-3710 |
5 | 7446 East River Road | 2025.040 | 6 Occupants | Peter Krolewski |
647-569-6967 647-248-6967 |
6 | 7696 South River Road | 2024.056 | 6 Occupants | John Vettor |
905-724-0166 |
7 | 6138 Bluebird Street | 2024.053 | 6 Occupants | Mike Iwanow |
647-746-1709 |
8 | 2909 Eddy Green Drive | 2025.027 | 8 Occupants | Noah Schwartz |
416-727-4458 |
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10 | 4453 Orkney Beach Road | 2024.074 | 8 Occupants |
Hamid Komati |
416-560-2064 |
11 | 5442 Fawn Bay Road | 2025.042 | 8 Occupants |
Ryan McNutt |
905-809-3921 |
12 | 63 Turtle Path | 2024.070 | 8 Occupants |
Assunta Hrynkiw |
416-358-2784 416-358-2787 |
13 | 2409 Lakeshore Drive | 2025.009 | 8 Occupants |
Nirupa Rajalathan |
416-564-7639 |
14 | 3617 Southwood Beach Boulevard | 2024.067 | 6 Occupants |
Mike Madani |
416-419-2421 |
15 | 7848 Riverleigh Drive | 2024.071 | 6 Occupants |
Carolyn Alousis (Bedford) |
613-329-9321 |
16 | 7874 Pineridge Road | 2024.057 | 6 Occupants |
Samantha Knight |
249-385-5898 |
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18 | 3784 Tuppy Drive | 2024.059 | 8 Occupants |
Mengqiang Kang |
416-558-9686 |
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20 | 7430 Islandview Street | 2025.034 | 6 Occupants |
Kerri Fogarty |
705-330-6945 |
21 | 6533 Pioneer Village Lane | 2025.047 |
6 Occupants | Munezah Safeer |
416-270-4801 |
22 | 3472 Monk Road | 2024.062 | 8 Occupants | Nikhil Bajaj |
647-325-1061 |
23 | 7846 Birch Drive | 2024.061 | 6 Occupants | Daniel Semenzato |
416-899-5044 |
24 | 7811 Oakridge Drive | 2025.013 |
8 Occupants |
Christine Glenn |
416-616-0415 |
25 | 6312 Bluebird Street | 2025.031 |
6 Occupants |
Cassandra Obidzinski |
416-899-4261 416-902-1886 |
26 | 5 Ridge Avenue | 2025.041 |
8 Occupants |
Maria Zielenski |
705-481-1045 |
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28 | 4185 Orkney Beach Road | 2025.006 |
6 Occupants |
Severn/Muskoka Cottage Rentals |
705-330-7333 |
29 | 1044 Sylvan Glen Drive | 2025.016 |
6 Occupants |
Richard Siewierski |
416-436-1625 |
30 | 7318 Glen Ellen Drive | 2025.044 |
8 Occupants |
Rizwan Rabbani |
647-818-5587 |
31 | 6406 Rama Road |
2025.046 |
8 Occupants |
Peter Mustin |
416-716-2909 |
32 | 3662 Glenrest Drive | 2025.051 |
8 Occupants |
Daniel Johnson |
289-251-1909 |
33 | 1D Old Indian Trail | 2024.063 | 6 Occupants | Ryan Alves |
647-223-7702 |
34 | 7261 Davy Drive | 2025.055 | 8 Occupants | Shelby Marchant |
705-305-1326 |
35 | 3470 Amilia Drive | 2025.050 |
8 Occupants |
Rachel Gillespie |
416-819-7224 |
36 | 1299 Furniss Drive | 2024.064 |
8 Occupants |
Mark Mohammadian |
647-869-1939 |
37 | 3350 Amilia Drive | 2025.011 |
6 Occupants |
Karen Semple |
416-722-6111 |
38 | 111 Creighton Street | 2025.020 |
6 Occupants |
Dwayne Clugson |
705-794-4600 |
39 | 4109 Bonnie Beach Road | 2024.073 |
8 Occupants |
Sina Daneshi |
416-529-9274 |
40 | 1303 Ramara Road 47 | 2025.037 |
6 Occupants |
Mary Ludes |
647-338-1724 |
41 | 16 Thicketwood Place | 2025.004 | 8 Occupants | Ronald Kiage |
705-970-2196 |
42 |
7475 Island Crescent |
2024.069 |
6 Occupants |
Holly-Ann Lottermoser |
705-627-9187 |
43 |
2801 Furniss Crescent |
2025.045 |
6 Occupants |
Keyi Zhang |
416-826-9772 |
44 | 2770 Lone Birch Trail | 2025-056 | 6 Occupants |
1- Teresa Tso 2- Iza Gizel |
1- 416-602-6020 teresa.tso@gmail.com 2- 647-464-8419 hostyourhomes@gmail.com |
45 | 6382 Bluebird Street | 2025.022 | 8 Occupants | Joshua Knight |
416-823-5227 |
46 | 4787 Byers Lane | 2025.007 | 8 Occupants | James Mymryk |
705-300-6261 |
47 | 77 Lake Avenue | 2025.001 | 4 Occupants | Elefteri Ratchev |
647-298-6856 |
48 | 1680 Lakeshore Drive | 2025.019 | 6 Occupants | Eugene Mirkin |
416-835-8300 |
49 | 7194 Beach Drive | 2025.008 | 8 Occupants | Dayaa Al Zoubi |
647-871-4194 |
50 | 2300 Lakeshore Drive | 2025.029 | 6 Occupants | Sripavan (Ryan) Nagarajah |
647-702-2241 |
51 | 6014 Mariposa Beach Road | 2025.015 | 6 Occupants | Razi Shafiq |
647-952-2209 |
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54 | 8101 Kings River Road | 2025.032 |
6 Occupants |
Barb Rosebrugh |
705-796-2019 |
55 | 203 Florence Avenue | 2025.058 |
8 Occupants |
Christopher Asdrubolini |
416-559-9395 |
56 | 2573 Lakeshore Drive | 2025.054 |
8 Occupants |
Paula Dourado |
416-587-4139 |
57 | 5794 Victoria Park Road | 2025.048 |
8 Occupants |
Margaret Gucciardi |
905-409-7328 |
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59 | 1948 Lakeshore Drive | 2025.024 |
6 Occupants |
Michael Sherkin |
416-771-9307 |
60 | 3756 Glenrest Drive | 2025.025 |
6 Occupants |
Joe Stott |
647-632-6226 |
61 | 79 Simcoe Road | 2024.075 |
8 Occupants |
Alireza Mohseni |
647-773-3622 / 647-406-6485 |
62 | 7648 Oak Point Road | 2025.010 |
8 Occupants |
Robert Fawcett |
416-831-6373 / 416-347-7132 |
63 | 1166 Black Beach Lane | 2025.005 |
4 Occupants |
Robert & Heather Charlton |
905-808-6548 |
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65 | 1114 Ramara Road 47 | 2025.020 |
6 Occupants |
Jenny Kim |
647-327-1876 |
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67 | 4232 Airport Road | 2025.023 |
6 Occupants |
Shari Fraser |
705-739-9727 / 705-321-4397 |
68 | 1215 Ramara Road 47 | 2025.021 |
8 Occupants |
Maya Singh |
647-880-4902 |
69 | 2719 Lone Birch Trail | 2025.014 |
6 Occupants |
Janne Jarcan |
705-220-9540 |
70 | 16 Willow Crescent | 2025.018 |
6 Occupants |
Vanessa Yeremian |
416-551-5753 |
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74 | 4113 Bayview Avenue | 2025.026 |
6 Occupants |
John Vettor |
905-724-0166 |
75 | 4150 Glen Cedar Drive | 2024.066 |
4 Occupants |
Dimitri Papoutsis |
416-648-5004 |
76 | 7349 Davy Drive | 2024.076 |
2 Occupants |
Lisa Foy |
705-309-7297 |
77 | 4432 Plum Point Road | 2025.003 |
4 Occupants |
Mario D'Orazio |
mario@drainstarcontracting.com 416-717-6762 |
78 | 3350 Amilia Drive | 2025.011 |
6 Occupants |
Karen Semple |
416-722-6111 |
Contact Us
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E. ramara@ramara.ca
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