There will be a public forum on Tuesday, May 3 at City Hall on short term rentals. If you are not able to attend there is also an online survey on the subject that closes May 13 and can be found at www.kawarthalakes.ca. MyKawartha.com reported, "The City’s public forum and survey will allow staff to gather valuable information which will be used to review how short term rentals operate in the community. The forum will also provide residents an opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed by representatives of various city departments and other agencies." The topic was brought up because of a luxury home offering short term rentals on Pigeon Lake. Neighbors complained and now the town is looking into its policies, so your participation is important!
The City’s municipal law enforcement and licensing division will be hosting a ‘short term rentals’ public forum and are inviting residents to attend. Residents are also encouraged to complete a short term rentals survey available on the City’s website at www.kawarthalakes.ca. The deadline to complete the survey is May 13. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The municipality defines short term rentals as property rentals of 30 days or less in duration. This would include renting a private room in a home, an entire home, a seasonal property (cottage), or any other space for 30 days or less. Short...
There will be a public forum on Tuesday, May 3 at City Hall on short term rentals. If you are not able to attend there is also an online survey on the subject that closes May 13 and can be found at www.kawarthalakes.ca. MyKawartha.com reported, "The City’s public forum and survey will allow staff to gather valuable information which will be used to review how short term rentals operate in the community. The forum will also provide residents an opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed by representatives of various city departments and other agencies." The topic was brought up because of a luxury home offering short term rentals on Pigeon Lake. Neighbors complained and now the town is looking into its policies, so your participation is important!