News coverage corroborating that Midland is developing an STR registry/by-law (tied to enforcing the municipal accommodation tax on short-term rental operators), still in progress, not yet adopted.
Short-term rentals — Midland, Ontario
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Midland, Ontario has no short-term rentals bylaw on record as of 2026-09-21.
No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-09-21).
Town is drafting Midland's first STR licensing/registry by-law, modeled on the Town of Gravenhurst framework. Council approved developing it Feb 25, 2026, authorized public consultation May 20, 2026, held a Public Information Centre Sept 8, 2026, survey open to Sept 30, 2026; Council approval expected Q2 2027. No licence, fee or zone rules exist yet.
Staff report presenting options for Midland's forthcoming short-term rental by-law, referencing the Town of Gravenhurst's STR licensing model as a reference framework.