THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville Ontario, L6H 0H3
Telephone: 905-845-6601 Fax: 905-815-6077
2021 APPLICATION TO LICENCE SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) - OPERATOR
FEE: $246.00 (non-refundable, no
n-transferable, not pro-rated) Renewal Date: October 31 every year
Step 1: A Zoning Occupancy Certificate must
be obtained from Building Services. (this will confirm if a
STA is a permitted use at your address) Contact zoningrequests@oakville.ca
Step 2: Complete and you may submit the complete application as follows:
By Mail/Courier, Enforcement Services,1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3
Location:
HOME OWNER(S): ___________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________ UNIT: _____ CITY/TOWN: Oakville
POSTAL CODE: ___________________ TELEPHONE: _________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
CORPORATE NUMBER: ________________________ Sole Proprietor: ______ Partnership: ______
Applicant (owner/renter):
NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________UNIT: _____ CITY/TOWN: Oakville
POSTAL CODE: ____________________ TELEPHONE: _________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
The following documents must be included with this application.
Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained from Building Services. See Step 1 above.
If a corporation, provide a copy of the incorporating documents and corporate number.
If incorporated, a certified copy of an annual tax return, which contains a list of all
shareholders of the corporation.
If partnership, a photocopy of the driver’s licence(s) for each partner.
A photocopy of the driver’s licence(s) for each owner, applicant and/or agent, including
telephone number(s) and email addresses for each. Applicants must be at least 18 years.
If a renter is registering the property as the STA, a consent letter from the owner of the
An original Canadian Criminal Reference Check issued by an accredited Canadian Police
Service, no more than 30 days old at the time of the licence application.
A Parking Management Plan for the property that outlines where all the parking spaces are
located,
including dimensions
of t
hose parking spots (see sample available online).
An interior floor plan including: (See sample available online-hand-drawn floor plans will be
accepted)
All rooms, floors, spaces or common areas,
Each room, space or common area labelled, including where all rooms intended for
STA
Dimensions (in square metres) of all rooms, spaces or common areas
The website(s) or other platform(s) where your property is being advertised.
property.
The rental agent’s or agency’s name, address, telephone number and email address
Proof of Insurance that includes a liability limit of no less than of two million dollars per
occurrence for property damage and bodily injury and identifies that a STA is being operated
on the property. The
Town of Oakville and address must appear on the certificate in order to
provide the Town at least ten days’
in writing, of any cancellation or change of policy.
By
E-mail to service@oakville.ca. An email with payment instructions will be sent upon review of a
complete application by Enforcement Services
A property maintenance plan, including: (sample available online)
Name, address, phone number and email of emergency contact responsible for
property
Identify the location of refuse and recycling containers
Identify snow storage areas
Provide name, address, phone number and email of person/company
responsible
for ensuring that all necessary property maintenance is undertaken. If a
Landscaping/Property Maintenance Company is hired, they must hold a current and
valid Town of Oakville business licence. Please include their Town of Oakville
business license number.
A copy of the transfer/deed providing proof of ownership of the property being registered as a
STA.
An Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) inspection report by a licensed ESA contractor.
A Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning (HVAC) inspection report performed by an HVAC
installer that holds a current and valid Town of Oakville business licence. Please include their
Town of Oakville business license number.
A statutory declaration signed and sworn in the present of a Commissioner for Taking Oaths
or Affidavits. The declaration can be completed in the Enforce
ment Services office, free of
charged.
Please be advised:
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
It i
s an offence to operate a business without a licence and charges may be laid without
additional notice.
I hereby declare that I will comply with the provisions of all by-laws pertaining to the
licence for which I am applying.
_____________________________________ ________________________
Signature Date
Note:
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and the Town of Oakville Licensing By-law and will be used for
business licensing and regulating. Questions about this collection should be directed to Municipal Enforcement Services, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario,
L6H 0H3, telephone, 905-845-6601.
AS OF MAY 3, 2021, APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED IN PERSON AT OAKVILLE
TOWN HALL. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL OR MAIL
For Office Use Only:
Receipt #:____________ Licence #:____________
Statutory Declaration
IN THE MATTER OF Application for Short Term Accommodation in accordance with the Town of
Oakville By-law 2018-045
To Wit: I,
of the of
in the of
SOLEMNLY DECLARE, THAT I/We as owner(s), will comply with the following:
the maintenance and parking plan provided with application or renewal
the STA is in compliance with the Building Code Act, 1992 or any regulations made under it,
including the Building Code;
the STA is in compliance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 or any regulations
made under it, including the Fire Code;
the STA is in compliance with the Electricity Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 15, Sched. A. as amended
(the “Electricity Act, 1998”) or any regulations under it, including the Electrical Safety Code;
all relevant federal and provincial legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, as well
as all relevant municipal by-laws
each renter will abide by a renter’s code as provided with application or renewal
the applicant or owner confirm they are the principal resident of the STA
And confirm that the application, renewal is accurate, complete and the truth.
And I make this solemn Declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is
of the same force and effect as if made under oath.
Signature of Declarant
DE
CLARED before me at the _________________ of __________________,
in the
_________________ of ___________________, Province of ________________,
th
is ___________ day of _____________________ 20_____.
_____________________________________________
Dec
laration must be signed and stamped by A Commissioner for taking affidavits or Notary Public.
Town
Oakville
Region
Halton
Electrical System Inspection Certificate
Short Term Accommodation Address:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Street No. Street Name in Full Unit No.
Electrical Contractor Information:
Electrical Contractor’s Name: _____________________________________________________________
Electrical Contractor’s Telephone Number: __________________________________________________
ECRA Licence Number: _________________________________________________________________
Master Electrician’s Name: _______________________________________________________________
Electrician’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Electrician’s OCOT Number: ______________________________________________________________
Declaration:
I, _____________________________________________ certify that this unit has been inspected and that
there are no visible fire or shock hazards associated with the electrical system.
_______________________________________________ ____________________
Signature Date
Defects with the electrical system must be repaired before this form is completed. All electrical installation,
repair and replacement work in Ontario needs to be done in compliance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code
and typically requires a permit from the Electrical Safety Authority.
Heating Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
HVAC Inspection Form
Town of Oakville | 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville L6H 0H3 | 905-845-6601 | oakville.ca
Instructions: This form must be completed by a licensed HVAC and/or technician who holds valid
qualifications along with a valid Town of Oakville business licence. For a complete list of licensed
contractors visit the town website https://www.oakville.ca/townhall/licensed-contractors.html
STA Address: _____________________________________________________________________
HVAC Company: __________________________________________________________________
HVAC Company Address: ___________________________________________________________
HVAC Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________
Town of Oakville Business No.: _______-___________________________________
TSSA Registration Number: _____________________________________________________
Gas Fitter or Oil Burner Technician’s Name: ____________________________________________
Units of ventilation and air conditioning inspected:
Air conditioner Furnace Water heater Ductwork Gas fireplace Gas stove
Inspector’s Declaration
I, a licensed HVAC/Gas fitter (circle appropriate) contractor, certify that this unit has been inspected
and that all Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning appliances/units have been inspected and
have passed this inspection
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Note: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and the Town of Oakville Licensing By-law and will be used
for business licensing and regulating. Questions about this collection should be directed to Municipal Enforcement Services at 1225 Trafalgar Road,
Oakville, Ontario, L6H 0H3, telephone, 905-845-6601.