Short-term rentals — Hamilton, Ontario

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

In the City of Hamilton, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by By-law No. 23-005 - To Amend By-law No. 07-170 (Short-Term Rental Licensing), verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required.

By-law No. 23-005 - To Amend By-law No. 07-170 (Short-Term Rental Licensing) adopted bylaw
licence required yes Schedule 32, s. 3.1
owner occupancy required yes Schedule 32, s. 3.2
scout note

Amendment establishing Hamilton's STR licensing program (in force since Jan 2023): operators and booking-platform brokers must be licensed; STRs (stays <28 consecutive days) permitted only in the operator's principal residence.

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