Short-term rentals — Mississauga, Ontario

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

In the City of Mississauga, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law No. 0289-2020, verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required.

Short Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law No. 0289-2020 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 4
owner occupancy required yes Schedule "B", s. 6(1)
scout note

Requires a city licence to operate a short-term rental (e.g. Airbnb) in Mississauga, aiming to curb unlicensed rentals, address neighbourhood impacts and protect the long-term housing stock while allowing owners to rent out their principal residence.

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