Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?
In the City of Timmins, Ontario, short-term rentals rules are set by By-law No. 2025-9085 - License, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rental Accommodation Uses and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required. Fee: Registration fee 1500; Renewal fee 1000.
| licence required | yes | s. 3(a) |
| fee | Registration fee 1500; Renewal fee 1000 | Schedule "A" |
Requires a City of Timmins licence for short-term rental accommodation (stays under 30 days; excludes motels/hotels/B&Bs). Must comply with zoning, building, fire and property standards by-laws. Registration fee $1,500, renewal $1,000, late fee $100, inspection fee $100.
Amends the STR definition (stays under 30 consecutive days) and sets an effective date of May 1, 2025 tying STR licence holders to collecting the Municipal Transient Accommodation Tax (MAT) on behalf of the licensed dwelling unit.
City webpage explaining STR licensing is mandatory, linking to By-laws 2025-9085 and 2025-9230, and noting the 6% Municipal Accommodation Tax applies per STR property; licences run Jan 1-Dec 31 with pro-rating.