Short-Term Rentals (STRs) within the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet are regulated through the Short-Term Rental Licensing and Regulation By-Law No. 12-24.
Read the STR By-Law here.
Read our detailed STR By-Law FAQ here.
The STR By-Law aims to ensure the safe operation and occupation of STRs, reduce the negative impact on neighbours and neighbourhoods, support the tourist industry and local businesses, ensure cost recovery through licensing fees, and achieve a high degree of voluntary compliance.
It passed third reading on April 8, 2025 after two-and-a-half years of planning, research, drafting, revising, and consultation with a variety of stakeholders, experts, and the public.
Those currently running STRs have until July 1, 2025 to begin the license and permit application process.
Enforcement of the By-Law will begin on Sept. 1, 2025.
Short-Term Rental Information and Resources
- STR License and Permit Application Form
- STR Self-Inspection Checklist (fillable)
- Notice of STR Operation form (standardized fillable form to send to neighbours/adjacent properties)
- STR FAQ
- STR Operations Regulations Quick Sheet
Enforcement and Complaints
Prairie By-Law is responsible for enforcing compliance with the By-Law.
Neighbours directly adjacent to STRs should contact the STR operator directly with any concerns/complaints as a first step. STR operators are obligated under the By-Law to provide you their contact information.
If contacting the STR operator does not resolve the issue, or if you have a complaint about an STR that is not directly adjacent to your property, please submit complaint on our website's Service Tracker and call Prairie By-Law at 204-809-3231 so they can investigate the complaint.