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Parks Leases and Permits

Can a lease be renewed early?
No, leases cannot be renewed early.
Can I pay my annual rental fees by Visa or Mastercard?
No. Real Estate Services Branch accepts only cash, cheques or money orders. Payments can also be made at your local District Office and/or Regional Office. However, Interac payments are accepted at 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

For more information, see Payment Options for Parks, Lands, and Agriculture
Can I pay my application fees (new disposition, assignment) by Visa or Mastercard?
No. Real Estate Services Branch accepts only cash, cheques or money orders. Payments can also be made at your local District Office and/or Regional Office. However, Visa, MasterCard and Interac payments, along with the submission of forms, are accepted at 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

For more information, see Payment Options for Parks, Lands, and Agriculture
How much does it cost to obtain a certified copy of a lease document?
  • Leases inside provincial parks are subject to fees legislated under The Provincial Parks Act. The cost is $40.00 (GST exempt).
  • Leases outside provincial parks are subject to fees legislated under The Crown Lands Act. The cost is $50.00 (GST exempt).
I have received the approved assignment documents and lease, but the lease still reads in the previous lot holder's names.
Turn the lease over to see the new lot holder's name(s).
I returned my completed lease renewal application, but haven't received my lease.
Your current lease expires on April 30, RESB will process the paperwork in advance, but the renewal lease will not be issued until after the expiry of your current lease.
I would like to add one or more names to my lease. What is the procedure?
If your lease or permit is located inside a provincial park:
  • Complete an Assignment Form for Vacation Home Lease, in duplicate. Photocopies are not valid.
  • An Application Addendum Declaration form is required for each new lot holder.
  • Include the original lease.
  • A $40.00 (no GST) processing fee, made payable to the Minister of Finance, must accompany the forms/documents.
  • All rental payments must be up-to-date prior to the processing of any assignment.
Note: It is recommended that you obtain a search of the subject property prior to completing the assignment forms. Please fax your request for a search indicating the legal description of the property, purpose of the search, on whose behalf the search is being requested and/or lease/permit number to (204) 239-3560.
I would like to develop on my lot or public reserve area (for lakefront cottagers). Who should I contact?
  • For property within provincial parks, contact Kathy Nash, Parks and Protected Spaces Branch, 204-945-8872.
  • For property outside provincial parks, contact your Regional Office. Offices are located in:
    • Brandon (204-726-6441)
    • The Pas (204-620-8218)
    • Thompson (204-677-6640)
    • Lac du Bonnet (204-345-1444)
    • Gimli (204-642-6070)
Is there a field inspection conducted at the time of renewal?
Yes. A field inspection is conducted at the time of renewal to ensure that
  • the lot is clear of fire and safety hazards
  • the lot is clean of debris or garbage
  • there are no vehicles stored on the property without valid insurance
It is also to ensure that the lot and public reserve, if applicable, is developed according to approved plans and that the waste water management system, if applicable, is installed according to environmental standards and is functioning properly.
My co-lot holder has recently passed away. How do I remove his/her name from the lease?
Lease/Permit located Inside a Provincial Park
If you are listed as Joint Tenants on the lease, the following is required to remove the deceased's name from the lease:
  • original or notarized copy of the Death Certificate, or original Funeral Director's Statement
  • original lease (most current) -- does not apply if you are under general permit
  • payment of $40.00 (no GST). Cheque or money order is made payable to the Minister of Finance
  • all rental payments are required to be up-to-date prior to processing documentation
If you are listed as Tenants in Common, the following is required:
  • notarized copy of Grant of Probate
  • original lease (most current) -- does not apply if you are under general permit
  • Assignment Form for Vacation Home Lease (in duplicate)
  • payment of $40.00 (no GST). Cheque or money order is made payable to the Minister of Finance
  • all rental payments are required to be up-to-date prior to processing documentation
What is the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common?
Joint Tenants are defined as two or more people who hold an undivided interest in the entire property. After death, the survivor acquires the deceased’s interest.

Tenants in Common are defined as two or more people who each have an undivided interest in the property; each of whom may occupy all the land in common with the other. Each tenant may dispose of their interest by will or deed. There is no right of survivorship as in joint tenancy.
What is the processing time for assignments?
For inside provincial parks, the time to process an assignment is approximately 3 weeks.
What would happen if I do not return a Chief Place of Residence Declaration or if I provide a false statement?
If you fail to return the Declaration to the Real Estate Service Branch – Park Land Leases & Permits or provide a false statement on the Declaration, you may be charged with and offence under The Provincial Parks Act.
Where are applications for a lease or permit accessible online?
The forms are located on this website. From the Downloads --> Forms --> Park Land Leases and Permits. You will need to know whether the site is within or outside of a provincial park.
Frequently asked questions relating to Leases and Permits outside a Provincial Park are located here