Updated User Fees, Rates and Charges are now in effect as of January 1, 2026.
The Township of Muskoka Lakes charges user fees for select services and facilities, such as recreation programs, community centres, parks, planning and building services, and licensing. These fees help cover the cost of providing these services and are reviewed every two years (as per Council Policy FS-16 - User Fees and Charges) to ensure they remain fair and current.
For department-specific questions, please visit our Contacts Directory or call the Township office at (705) 765-3156.
Key updates and highlights
The following highlights are intended to provide an overview of notable updates for 2026 and are not a complete list. Residents are encouraged to review the full Fees and Charges By-law 2025-136 for details.
Planning Applications (see pg. 11 of the By-law)
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- Pre-consultation meetings now have a fee for service.
- Planning application fees may be reduced when a pre-consultation meeting has taken place within the previous 12 months.
Arenas, Recreation and Community Centres
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- Stick & Puck programs are now $5.00 per person. (pg. 13)
- Community centre drop-in rates and programs have been updated for commercial and non-commercial use. (pg. 10)
- Select parks and facility use fees, including weddings and recreational programs, have been updated. (pg. 12)
- Docking Fees for pleasure craft, effective April 1 to September 30, have been updated with new minimums and cost per foot. (pg. 9)
Licensing (pg. 9)
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- An annual Short-Term Rental License is required for any operators in Muskoka Lakes, with rates based on waterfront versus non-waterfront properties.
- Select application and annual licence fees, including taxi-cabs, refreshment vehicles, hawkers and peddlers, transient traders, and trailer camps, have been adjusted.
Building and Development
