Short-Term Accommodations (STA)

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin has adopted 2022-09 Short Term Accommodation By-law  that requires Short-Term Accommodations (STA) to register their properties to operate.  

What is an STA?

STA means private residential dwelling (or part of dwelling) that are rented to provide accommodations to a person or persons on a temporary basis for a period of less than 30 days.

Registration Process

STA Registration Fillable PDF 

Once completed email to centralbylaw@eastlink.ca or drop off at 6020 Highway 542, Mindemoya, ON  or mail to:
Municipality  of Central Manitoulin
P.O. Box 420
Mindemoya, ON
P0P 1S0 

STA General Questions: 
Sue Meert - By-Law Enforcement Officer
centralbylaw@eastlink.ca
705-377-5726 x29

Important: Once approved, your permit number will arrive by email.  Include it in advertisements and internet booking sites. 
Unregistered short-term rentals may be subject to fines and penalties, including a ban on registering the property in the future.

STA Tip Complaint Forms

Complaint Tip Form
Once completed email to centralbylaw@eastlink.ca or drop off at 6020 Highway 542, Mindemoya, ON  or mail to:
Municipality  of Central Manitoulin
P.O. Box 420
Mindemoya, ON
P0P 1S0 

STA General Questions/Complaints: 
Sue Meert - By-Law Enforcement Officer
centralbylaw@eastlink.ca
705-377-5726 x29

Fees

Initial Registration STA licence fee – HOSTED property $650.00
Initial Registration STA licence fee - UNHOSTED property $800.00
Renewal STA licence fee HOSTED $200.00
Renewal STA licence fee UNHOSTED $500.00

Additional: 

Penalty for operating without an STA licence $1000.00 per week
Council Appeal Fee $500.00
Investigation Fee Up to $600.00

Short-Term Accommodation By-Law 

2022-09 Short Term Accommodation By-law

Contacts 

General Questions 
Sue Meert - By-Law Enforcement Officer
centralbylaw@eastlink.ca
705-377-5726 x29

STA Registration Inspections
Raymond McPherson - Chief Building Official
centralinspections@amtelecom.net
705-377-5726 x 23

Fire Code Inspections
Fire Chief Phil Gosse 
705-377-5726

Payments 
Hayley Nicklasson - Accounts Receivable
centralac@amtelecom.net
705-377-5726 x 21

A Little About Central

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin is located in the centre of Manitoulin Island with an abundance of lakes, rivers, and beaches. The Municipality includes the villages and hamlets of Mindemoya, Providence Bay, Spring Bay, Sandfield and Big Lake. We offer diverse attractions and unique landmarks such as our sandy beach in Providence Bay or access to Lake Manitou, the largest lake on the island. We invite you to visit our community in the "heart" of Manitoulin Island. 

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