Short Term Rental Accommodation Information

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The Short-Term Rental Accommodation program was initiated by the Town to ensure all rentals operate safely, in accordance with the Fire Protection Standards and the Ontario Building Code. Residents and property owners who wish to rent out rooms or entire units for a period of 28 days or less, are asked to obtain a licence at Huntsville.ca/STRentals.

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The Short-Term Rental Accommodation program was initiated by the Town to ensure all rentals operate safely, in accordance with the Fire Protection Standards and the Ontario Building Code. Residents and property owners who wish to rent out rooms or entire units for a period of 28 days or less, are asked to obtain a licence at Huntsville.ca/STRentals.

Please use this page to ask us questions.


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Visit Huntsville.ca/STRentals for information. Ask us a question and we will answer it on this page.

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    Do I need to do anything with the town if I do not wish to renew my short term license(s).

    Heather asked almost 3 years ago

    If the property is no longer being used for short-term rental then all advertising must be removed and a quick email to building@huntsville.ca would be appreciated.

  • Share Do we need a license to rent out a small camper trailer on our property? on Facebook Share Do we need a license to rent out a small camper trailer on our property? on Twitter Share Do we need a license to rent out a small camper trailer on our property? on Linkedin Email Do we need a license to rent out a small camper trailer on our property? link

    Do we need a license to rent out a small camper trailer on our property?

    Devon asked almost 3 years ago

    Thank you for asking, no campers, trailers or tents are allowable to be rented.

  • Share Hello; I need to know whether or not I need to collect the 4% MAT on cleaning fees as well as the room rental. Thank you. on Facebook Share Hello; I need to know whether or not I need to collect the 4% MAT on cleaning fees as well as the room rental. Thank you. on Twitter Share Hello; I need to know whether or not I need to collect the 4% MAT on cleaning fees as well as the room rental. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Hello; I need to know whether or not I need to collect the 4% MAT on cleaning fees as well as the room rental. Thank you. link

    Hello; I need to know whether or not I need to collect the 4% MAT on cleaning fees as well as the room rental. Thank you.

    Lucy Claire asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for the question, the 4% is to be applied to only the room rental amount. Items that are charged separately such as internet, parking or cleaning would be itemized separately and the 4% would not be charged on those items.

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    When do we begin to collect MAT?

    Joann asked about 4 years ago

    Thank you for your question, the Town requires Short-Term Rental Accommodation hosts to charge and collect the 4% MAT on a guests stay on all bookings moving forward if you have not already been doing so. A representative from ORHMA will be in touch with you in the coming weeks to discuss the collection and remittance process.

  • Share It would be much appreciated if the members of town council would consider allowing owners/operators of short term rentals to remit the MAT on a quarterly basis. on Facebook Share It would be much appreciated if the members of town council would consider allowing owners/operators of short term rentals to remit the MAT on a quarterly basis. on Twitter Share It would be much appreciated if the members of town council would consider allowing owners/operators of short term rentals to remit the MAT on a quarterly basis. on Linkedin Email It would be much appreciated if the members of town council would consider allowing owners/operators of short term rentals to remit the MAT on a quarterly basis. link

    It would be much appreciated if the members of town council would consider allowing owners/operators of short term rentals to remit the MAT on a quarterly basis.

    Lucy Claire asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for the comment and it will be forwarded to Economic Development.