STR Data Portal resources for platforms

Last updated on March 24, 2025

This webpage provides user guides and other resources for short-term rental platforms related to the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Short-term Rental (STR) Data Portal.  

STR Data Portal quick start guide to monthly data sharing

Description: This guide includes instructions on how major, medium and minor platforms can upload monthly STR listing reports to the STR Data Portal. 

STR Data Portal monthly listings report template for platforms

Description: This template must be used by platforms to upload their monthly STR listing reports to the STR Data Portal. The template includes file specifications and instructions on how to use the template. 

STR Data Portal takedown report template for platforms

Description: This template must be used by platforms to upload their report of listings removed due to a local government request or a failed registration validation to the STR Data Portal. The template includes file specifications and instructions on how to use the template.  

STR Data Portal quick start guide for validation for minor platforms 

Description: This guide includes instructions on how minor platforms can validate STR registrations via the STR Data Portal.