Orillia · Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe
Tenant placement in Orillia, between the lakes
We price, list, show and screen, then prepare the Ontario standard lease or a customized lease for your Orillia rental. You approve the tenant. One flat fee of one month's rent plus HST, paid only when they sign.
Free · No obligation · $0 until your tenant signs · 10-Month replacement guarantee
In short
Zola places screened, long-term tenants in Orillia houses, apartments and accessory units. Orillia's guide lists one secondary unit, in the house or out back, though Ontario's rules allow up to three homes on serviced lots. Short-term rentals need an annual City licence, capped at 150 across the city. You pay one month's rent plus HST when your tenant signs.
Orillia rules to know before you rent
We don't have Orillia reviews to show yet, so here are the City's own rules, and where to check them.
- The City's guide: one secondary unitOrillia's additional dwelling units guide describes a secondary unit inside the house or in an accessory building on the same lot, but not both. Each needs a building permit, with inspections during construction.Source: City of Orillia, accessory apartment building permit guide (November 2022), checked October 18, 2026
- Short-term rentals: a licence, and a capAny home rented for fewer than 28 days in a row needs an annual City licence after property standards and fire inspections. The City caps active licences at 150, allows one per property, and charges a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax.Source: City of Orillia, short-term rental accommodation licences, checked October 18, 2026
- Ontario allows up to three homes per lotSince the province's 2022 Planning Act changes, up to three units are allowed as of right on residential lots with full municipal water and sewer, for example two in the house and one in a coach house. The rule applies automatically across Ontario, so ask the City which limit applies to your lot.Source: Environmental Registry of Ontario, decision on the Bill 23 Planning Act changes (019-6163), checked October 18, 2026
These are summaries to help you plan, not legal advice. Check the City's pages for your own property.
What we place in Orillia
Every Orillia placement uses the same process and the same flat fee.
- Tenant placementLandlords with a condo, house, basement unit, multiplex or apartment building to rent.
- CondosCondo owners renting out a unit, including owners who live abroad.
- Basement apartmentsHomeowners renting a basement or second unit, often for the first time.
- Houses and townhomesOwners renting a detached, semi-detached house or townhouse.
- Multiplexes and apartment buildingsOwners of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and apartment buildings of any size.
- Tenant screeningLandlords who want an applicant's income, identity and history checked properly.
Renting in Orillia: what we see
Orillia is a small city with big employers, two lakes and two post-secondary campuses, and steady demand for year-round rentals.
Major employers
The Ontario Provincial Police headquarters, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and Casino Rama nearby all bring staff who need long-term rentals, often on shifts.
Students at Lakehead and Georgian
Lakehead University's Orillia campus and Georgian College's Orillia campus bring student tenants, especially in the West Ridge area and near downtown. Leases often start in late summer.
Downtown and the waterfront
Older houses, duplexes and apartments above Mississaga Street shops, close to the Couchiching waterfront. Applicants ask about heating costs and parking, which go in the listing.
Orillia rental rules at a glance
| Short-term rentals | A yearly licence after inspections, capped at 150, one per property, with a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax. Source: short-term rentals |
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| Additional units | The City's guide lists one secondary unit, in the house or an accessory building, not both; Ontario allows up to three homes on serviced lots. Source: additional units |
Checked October 18, 2026. Ontario-wide rules apply everywhere; we list only the local ones we found. Compare Orillia with other Ontario cities
Where we work in Orillia
We work across Orillia by appointment and meet you and your applicants at the property.
- Downtown
- North Ward
- South Ward
- West Ridge
How it works in Orillia
A free strategy call on day 1, with a rental market analysis for your area; professional photos and a listing live within 12 to 24 hours; then showings, screening and a signed lease, usually about three weeks in all. You pay one month's rent plus HST when your tenant signs.
Orillia questions
Can I have a basement unit and a coach house in Orillia?
The City's guide says not both: one secondary unit, in the house or in an accessory building. Ontario's rules allow up to three homes on lots with full municipal services, so ask the City which applies to yours before you build.
Short-term or long-term in Orillia?
Short-term needs an annual licence, inspections and a spot under the 150-licence cap. A long-term tenant needs none of that, and gives you rent every month of the year.
How fast do Orillia rentals rent?
Our average across all our placements is 14 days from listing to a signed lease. We'll give you a realistic estimate for your unit on the strategy call.
Free · No obligation · $0 until your tenant signs · 10-Month replacement guarantee
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