Short-term rentals — London, Ontario

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

In the City of London, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Business Licensing By-law No. L.-131-16, Schedule 21 - Short-Term Accommodation, verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required.

Business Licensing By-law No. L.-131-16, Schedule 21 - Short-Term Accommodation adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 8.1
owner occupancy required	yes	s. 8.3

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Schedule 21 licenses short-term accommodation providers: must operate at their resident address, unhosted units capped at 5 bedrooms (1 property per provider from 2026-10-01), local contact reachable within 1hr, property standards/fire inspection required, 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax remitted.

Short-term accommodation licensing (informational page)

City informational page summarizing Schedule 21 STA licensing fees ($552 new incl. $351 inspection; $201 renewal) and rules; cites Business Licensing By-law L.-131-16 as the governing instrument.

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