Complaints

If you are dealing with noise, parking, garbage or other short-term rental issues, you can report a concern through the 24/7 hotline or online complaint form.

Call: 705-990-2497

 

Report a short-term rental concern

Use the hotline or online form above for concerns like:

  • loud parties or late-night noise
  • too many guests
  • parking issues
  • garbage or property concerns
  • trespassing
  • guests not following local rules

Your report helps the City follow up with owners and operators and make sure short-term rentals are following the rules. For questions, contact str@kawarthalakes.ca 

Issue Contact Information

For Municipal Law Enforcement Complaints including but not limited to:

  • Long grass and weed
  • Derelict structures
  • Garbage on the property
  • A dog on the loose
  • A noise complaint

Contact Kawartha Lakes Municipal Law Enforcement.

Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm

705-324-9411 extension 1328

Monday to Friday 4:30pm to 9pm or Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6:30pm

705-928-3054

Report a Municipal By-law infraction online

Call: 705-990-2497 or use the online form: 24/7 STR Hotline

For structural alterations/additions, a building without a permit or septic concerns, please contact the Municipal Building Department.

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

705-324-9411 extension 1288

For emergencies such as but not limited to:

  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle or watercraft,
  • Out of control burning,
  • Dangerous misuse of fireworks, 
  • Illicit drug use or violence
Call 9-1-1
For non-emergency burn complaints, contact the Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service.

24/7: 705-324-2191

Complaints can also be made with the Municipal Law Enforcement office as outlined above.

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Leads Program

If you suspect a business, charity, or person of tax or benefit cheating in Canada, you can report them to the CRA's Leads Program.

Submit a Tax or Benefit Cheating lead online here

Monday to Friday 8:15am to 4:45pm

Call: 1-866-809-6841

Fax: 1-888-724-4829

Mail: National Leads Centre, Canada Revenue Agency, 200 Town Centre Court, Scarborough, ON, M1P 4Y3

For information on provincial fishing licences, fishing limits, rules and regulations Visit www.ontario.ca/fishing
For information on wildlife or bear problems Visit www.ontario.ca/wildlife
To report a municipal issue, such as garbage on the roadside or road maintenance issues.

Report an issue or concern online

For all emergencies, call 9-1-1

For any other questions.

Contact the municipality of Kawartha Lakes, by calling 705-324-9411 or toll-free at 1-888-822-2225.

For after-hour Municipal emergencies, please contact 1-877-885-7337. 

Contact Us

Kawartha Lakes 
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337

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