Short-term rentals — Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

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

In the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short Term Rentals By-law No. 2022-178, verified 2026-08-29. A licence is required. Zones allowed: within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Sault Ste. Marie.

Short Term Rentals By-law No. 2022-178 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3(1)(a)
owner occupancy required no s. 4.1(6)(f)
zones allowed within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Sault Ste. Marie s. 1(1)
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Requires a licence to operate a short-term rental in the City; passed under the Municipal Act's business-licensing and health/safety powers to license, regulate and govern short-term rentals. Opened and confirmed title/jurisdiction (office consolidation Nov 2023).

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://saultstemarie.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Short-term rentals across Ontario · Short-term rentals in other municipalities