Short-term rentals — Burlington, Ontario

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

In the City of Burlington, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Accommodation Licence By-law 01-2025, verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required.

Short-Term Accommodation Licence By-law 01-2025 adopted bylaw
licence required yes without a licence to do so issued under this by-law
owner occupancy required yes be operated in a person's principal residence
scout note

Licenses and regulates short-term accommodations (e.g. Airbnb-type rentals): must be operated out of the host's principal residence, max 2 adults per legal bedroom, criminal record check, renter registry and Parking/Property Management Plans required.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.burlington.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Short-term rentals across Ontario · Short-term rentals in other municipalities