| licence required | yes | s. 3.4 |
| owner occupancy required | yes | s. 4.2.16 |
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Requires a licence to operate, and provides for the regulating and inspecting of, short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfasts within the City of St. Catharines.
Short-term rentals — St. Catharines, Ontario
Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the City of St. Catharines, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by Short-Term Rental and Bed and Breakfast Licensing By-law No. 2023-060 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-29. A licence is required. Fee: $534.05. Zones allowed: Residential areas permitted under Zoning By-law; must be secondary use, not primary use of property.
| licence required | yes | "Operators must obtain a licence, like any other business, to operate a STRA" |
| owner occupancy required | yes | "STRA is the primary residence of the operator (owner / tenant)" |
| zones allowed | Residential areas permitted under Zoning By-law; must be secondary use, not primary use of property | "permitted in residential areas under the City's Zoning By-law, provided they aren't the primary use of the property" |
| fee | $534.05 | "The fee is $534.05, and licences must be renewed after two years" |
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Official City page for short-term rental licensing requirements.